At least thirty children are believed to have been kidnapped by suspected bandits at Kasai village in Batsari Local Government Area of Katsina State.
Batsari is one of several Security Frontline Local Government Areas in Katsina State where activities of bandits, and other criminal elements have been on the increase almost on a daily basis, reports Channels TV.
At the time of filling in this report, government and security agencies were yet to comment on the issue.
However, a resident of the area, (name withheld) told our correspondent in a telephone call, that the fresh attack on the children, took place in the early hours of yesterday.
The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, ASP Abubakar Sadiq, is also yet to respond to enquiries.
