Iliyasu Abdullahi Bah
A dangerous militant group, reportedly led by infamous warlord, Babaro, has allegedly captured Kankara Local Government Area in Katsina State.
Security expert, Bakatsine, revealed the disturbing situation in a post on his verified X account, stating that the attackers have murdered multiple civilians, prohibited farming, and disrupted essential services in the region.
His post read: *“BREAKING: Terrorists under warlord Babaro now dominate Kankara LGA, Katsina. Farming has been banned between Marabar Kankara and Yantumaki, many dead or abducted, medical services crippled. Locals plead with Gov. @dikko_radda and federal authorities for immediate help.”
Kankara has long been a hotspot for violent attacks and kidnappings, including the high profile 2020 mass kidnapping of more than 300 students.
As of the time of this report, efforts to reach Katsina security forces and the Katsina State official proved abortive.