At least 15 people have been killed following a violent clash between suspected bandits and community guards in Falele village, Daddara District of Jibia Local Government Area, Katsina State.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The attack reportedly occurred around 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday when armed bandits stormed the community, sparking a gun battle with local vigilantes and security volunteers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Katsina State Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Nasir Mua\u2019zu, confirmed the incident in a statement made available to journalists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to him, the clash affected Falale and Kadobe villages within Jibia Local Government Area on March 17, 2026, resulting in significant casualties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe incident led to the loss of 15 lives. However, security forces have since restored order and stabilised the situation,\u201d Mua\u2019zu stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He explained that vigilantes from the affected communities had earlier engaged some repentant bandits, leading to the death of three of them. This confrontation reportedly triggered a violent reprisal attack, which claimed additional lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mua\u2019zu added that personnel from the Nigeria Police Force, the Department of State Services (DSS), Civilian Watch (C-Watch), and local community leaders worked collaboratively to bring the situation under control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He noted that the joint operation helped prevent further casualties and restore relative calm to the affected communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The commissioner urged residents to remain calm and allow security agencies to carry out a thorough investigation into the incident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe understand the pain and loss experienced by the affected families. The government is committed to ensuring justice and preventing a recurrence of such incidents,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He further assured that the administration of Governor Dikko Umaru Radda remains focused on securing lives and property across the state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mua\u2019zu emphasised that Jibia Local Government Area had enjoyed relative peace for over a year due to strategic security measures implemented by the state government.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The government also called on residents to report suspicious activities to security agencies, stressing that community cooperation is essential to achieving lasting peace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Katsina State, like many parts of North-West Nigeria, has continued to face recurring attacks by armed bandits, resulting in loss of lives, kidnappings, and displacement of residents.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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