Katsina

Tragedy in Nigeria: A Cycle of Violence Amidst Complex Conflicts The tranquility of dawn in Unguwan Mantau was shattered when gunmen unleashed havoc during morning prayers at the local mosque. At least 27 people were confirmed dead, and several others were wounded in this shocking attack in Nigeria’s northern Katsina state. This heart-wrenching tragedy underscores a troubling escalation of violence in the region, raising concerns about the future of communal harmony and security in Nigeria. The Attack at Dawn The early…

In the Crosshairs of Insecurity: Katsina's Call for Urgent Action In the heart of Nigeria's northern Katsina state, a somber cloud hangs over the community following a horrific attack on a mosque that left dozens of worshippers dead. The chilling violence, described by survivors as a retaliatory strike against villagers who had taken justice into their own hands by killing accomplices of armed gunmen, highlights a creeping menace that has become an all-too-common facet of daily life in the region. Calls for urgent…

Security forces continue to search for 317 girls who were abducted on Friday, just a day before an armed gang released 27 teenage boys who had been abducted from their school in the northern state of Niger last week. Schools have become the target of mass kidnappings of rapists in northern Nigeria by armed groups, many of whom carry weapons and bicycles. On February 17, gunmen killed a boy and kidnapped 42 people - 27 students, three employees and 12 members of their families - in an attack on the…