Katsina Mourns: Funeral Prayers Held for 20 Victims of Brutal Bandit Attack

 Residents of Doma Tafoki Ward, Faskari Local Government Area, Katsina State, gathered on Wednesday, February 3, 2026, to hold funeral prayers for over 20 community members killed in a deadly bandit assault.

The attack, allegedly carried out by armed gangs loyal to notorious bandit Isiya Kwashen Garwa, left homes and vehicles, including a Golf 3, torched, and many others injured.

Official figures vary: the police confirmed 13 fatalities, while local government sources, including Bala Ado, Faskari LGA Chairman, put the death toll at over 20, highlighting the devastating impact on the community.

Military and security forces responded swiftly under Operation FANSAN YANMA, with army troops, police, and Civilian Watch patrols blocking major escape routes. The Nigeria Air Force reportedly neutralised 27 armed banditsin follow-up operations.

During the funeral prayers, community leaders and clerics remembered the victims as innocent civilians who lost their lives to senseless violence. They prayed for mercy, hoping that the slain would be accepted as martyrs by Almighty Allah.

The tragic incident underscores the persistent threat of banditry in North-West Nigeria and the urgent need for strengthened security measures to protect vulnerable communities.

SOURCE : NaijaRush Assignment Desk