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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>At least four people have been killed after armed bandits attacked Yar Unguwa community in the Rawayau district of Kurfi Local Government Area, Katsina State.<\/p>\n

The attack happened late Saturday night, leaving many residents injured while a large number of cattle and other livestock were rustled.<\/p>\n

This was revealed in a post shared on Sunday by security analyst Bakatsine.<\/p>\n

\u201cYesterday night, bandits stormed Yar Unguwa community in Rawayau district, Kurfi LGA, Katsina State. They killed four people, injured many & rustled a large number of cattle and livestock,\u201d Bakatsine wrote.<\/p>\n

Similarly, earlier on Sunday afternoon, security forces allegedly shot a young man during a peaceful protest in Mairua community, Faskari Local Government Area of the state.<\/p>\n

According to Bakatsine, the protest was organised by residents who were angry over the growing insecurity in their area.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis afternoon, security forces allegedly shot a youth during a peaceful protest in Mairua, Faskari LGA, Katsina State. Residents blocked Gusau-Funtua road to protest rising insecurity in the axis,\u201d Bakatsine added.<\/p>\n

Authorities are yet to officially comment on either incident at the time of this report.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Nigeria<\/span> Follow Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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