Troops of the Nigerian Army, in collaboration with the police, have repelled a bandit attack on Soro Daya village in Kankia Local Government Area of Katsina State.

According to security analyst Zagazola Makama, the incident occurred around 1:15 a.m. on September 19 when suspected bandits invaded the community.

The troops were swiftly mobilised to the area and engaged the attackers in a fierce gun battle at Soro Daya junction.

During the exchange, the bandits damaged the front tyre and side glasses of a police Armoured Personnel Carrier, APC, before retreating into the forest.

One victim, a 15-year-old girl identified as Nabiha Mani, was rescued with a gunshot wound on her thigh. She was initially taken to the Comprehensive Health Centre in Matazu and later referred to the Orthopaedic Hospital, Katsina, for further treatment.

Troops repel bandits’ attack in Katsina, rescue 15-year-old girl