Suspected bandits have reportedly kidnapped at least thirty children at Kasai village in Batsari Local Government Area of Katsina State.
A resident of the village disclosed that the latest attack on the children, took place in the early hours of Monday.
He revealed that the victims were waylaid and abducted by the hoodlums behind the village area while in search of firewood for cooking.
“Yes, the attack occurred yesterday Monday in the morning hours. It all began when the children numbering up to thirty went behind the Kasai village to secure firewood which, their parents will use to cook food for them.
“Unfortunately, some suspected bandits intercepted them and took them to an unknown destination.
“We do hope and pray that peace and security will be restored in our state”, he added.
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