News Brief: One Killed As Bandits Abduct Couple, Daughter In Katsina Suspected bandits have abducted a man, his wife, and daughter during an attack on Sabuwar Unguwa community in Katsina State. The assailants, armed with sophisticated weapons, stormed the area around 3 a.m. Tuesday, shooting dead a vigilante member, Abdullahi Muhammad, who attempted to resist them. Police confirmed the incident, saying operatives swiftly restored calm and launched an investigation to rescue the victims and arrest the attackers. Residents, who had earlier noticed suspicious movements before the attack, have called for stronger security measures in the state. #KatsinaAttack #Banditry #SecurityUpdate Do you want me to also make a headline-style social media caption for this?

Nigerian Government Vows Justice For 32 Worshippers Killed In Katsina Mosque Attack The Federal Government has vowed to bring to justice the gunmen who killed at least 32 worshippers in Malumfashi Local Government Area of Katsina State. The attackers stormed a mosque on Tuesday, opening fire on congregants during prayers. According to state officials, the assault was in retaliation for an earlier ambush by residents that left some members of the armed group dead. In a statement, Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, condemned the killings as “callous and barbaric,” assuring Nigerians that security forces were already on the trail of the perpetrators. “Security forces are already on the trail of the criminals, and no stone will be left unturned until they are apprehended and held accountable. Justice will be swift and decisive,” the statement read. President Bola Tinubu extended condolences to the victims’ families, the Malumfashi community, and the Katsina State government, saying: “Their grief is our grief, and the Government stands with them at this dark hour.” The minister stressed that the assault was not just an attack on Malumfashi but “an affront to our collective humanity and national values,” reaffirming government’s resolve to intensify the fight against terrorism. The development comes weeks after the National Counter-Terrorism Centre (NCTC) announced the arrest of key terrorist leaders, including Mahmud al-Nigeri of the Mahmuda faction, his deputy Abu Abba, and Mahmud Muhammad Usman (Abu Baraa) of the Ansaru group — all previously on the international wanted list. #KatsinaAttack #NigeriaSecurity #Terrorism #Justice

FG Pledges To Hunt Down Killers Of Worshippers In Katsina The Federal Government has vowed to bring to justice the perpetrators of Tuesday’s mosque attack in Malumfashi, Katsina State, where at least 32 worshippers were killed. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, described the attack as “callous and barbaric,” assuring Nigerians that security forces were on the trail of the criminals and justice would be “swift and decisive.” He added that the incident was not just a crime against the people of Malumfashi but “an assault on our shared humanity.” President Bola Tinubu extended condolences to the victims’ families, the Katsina State Government, and the Malumfashi community. The government also highlighted recent counter-terrorism gains, including the arrest of top Ansaru and Mahmuda group leaders, reaffirming its commitment to ensure terrorists find “no hiding place in Nigeria.” #KatsinaAttack #FGNigeria #Insecurity

VIDEO: Nigeria’s Security Problem Can Be Solved In Six Months — Gen. Williams Retired General Ishola Williams, former Chief of Defence Training and Planning, says Nigeria’s insecurity crisis can be resolved within six months if the right strategies are applied. Speaking on Sunrise Daily, Williams expressed optimism despite recent attacks, including the Katsina mosque massacre, where over 30 worshippers were killed by bandits. He noted that banditry is fueled by conflicts over land, cattle rustling, kidnapping, and illegal taxation in rural areas, urging stronger government presence and coordinated action. #NigeriaSecurity #Banditry #KatsinaAttack

UPDATED: Katsina Mosque Attack Death Toll Rises To 32 The Katsina State Government has confirmed that the death toll from Monday’s mosque attack in Malumfashi LGA has risen to 32. A government delegation, led by Secretary to the State Government Abdullahi Faskari, visited Unguwar Mantau where the attack occurred. He described the killings as a “deeply painful and heartbreaking tragedy”, assuring residents of strengthened security measures. The state said the exact number of those kidnapped is still being verified. According to the statement, a swift airstrike by the Nigerian Air Force disrupted the bandits while moving with captives, leading to confusion in which some victims scattered while others were rescued. Governor Dikko Radda, currently on medical leave, directed Acting Governor Malam Faruk Lawal Jobe to dispatch officials to condole with the bereaved and assess urgent needs. Meanwhile, angry youths blocked the Malumfashi–Funtua highway on Tuesday, protesting the killings and worsening insecurity, leaving travellers stranded for hours. Police earlier reported 17 deaths, while a state lawmaker, Aminu Ibrahim, claimed 30 worshippers were killed during dawn prayers. He wept during plenary as he described his constituents’ ordeal, urging for permanent military bases in Karfi and Yaba wards. Security chiefs, including the Police Commissioner, Army Brigade Commander, and DSS Director, were part of the delegation to Malumfashi. #KatsinaAttack #MosqueAttack #Banditry #Insecurity #NigeriaNews #Malumfashi