Bandits have shot three persons dead at Maikwama village in Dandume Council of Katsina State.

The bandits also stole food items and rustled a number of bulls used by farmers for tilling the farmlands.

It was gathered that the incident occurred about 2 a.m. yesterday during heavy rainfall in the area.

Several people were said to have sustained injuries during the attack, as the bandits shot sporadically and harassed many in their houses.

The incident came less than 24 hours after bandits attacked neighbouring Kurmin Chakara village where they abducted one Kabiru, rustled domestic animals and carted away food items.

Like most states in the North West, Katsina is faced with challenges of insecurity. Last Friday, bandits killed seven people in Kasai and Nahuta villages of Batsari Council.

Two traditional rulers were also killed in Danmusa and Matazu councils a few days ago, and police confirmed 20 persons killed in Fakari Council.

Guardian