Bandits kidnap businessman, wife in Katsina despite peace deal

Metro Bandits kidnap businessman, wife in Katsina despite peace deal Published on February 26, 2026 By Nana Ismail googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1500386953281-8'); }); Tragedy struck Tudun Daluta in Kankara town, Katsina State, on Wednesday night when bandits attacked the home of a young businessman, Suleiman Danjuma. This was disclosed in a post shared by Bakatsine on X on Thursday. He wrote: “During the attack, Suleiman Danjuma and his wife were kidnapped, a local source reported, leaving their family and the community in fear and shock.” googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1524595905268-5'); }); The incident occurred despite a recent peace agreement between local leaders and the bandits. It marks the third consecutive day that civilians have been abducted in Kankara Local Government Area, even during the holy month of Ramadan, a period traditionally devoted to reflection, compassion and peace. Don't Miss Unknown persons burn Catholic Church, sacred items, vehicles in Cross River You may like Plateau will not succumb to terrorists, bandits – CSO vows Strange illness reportedly ravages bandits’ camps in Niger, Zamfara Armed bandits gun down three CPG members in Zamfara Benue govt clarifies purpose of proposed bandits’ rehabilitation centre One killed as armed bandits invade Kwara community Security agencies rescue 21 victims from suspected kidnappers in Katsina

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