Armed bandits on Tuesday evening reportedly injured two soldiers, one member of a vigilante group and two residents when they attacked four villages in Kankara Local Government Area of Katsina State.

The gunmen were also reported to have set ablaze three vehicles belonging to the Nigerian Army during the attacks on Wagini, Shekawa, Chambala and Yar Laraba villages. 

Residents said the attacks lasted over two hours before the intervention of security agents who were said to have reduced the casualties as the hoodlums fled into the forest on sighting them. 

“The attacks have led to massive relocation of villagers to Batsari town which is perceived to be relatively safe .

“Up till now, we can’t say how many people were killed or injured on the part of the bandits who came in large numbers on motorcycles, shooting indiscriminately to scare the residents as they rustled their animals,” a resident said.