39 Children Abducted By Bandits In Katsina Farm

Bandits have abducted no less than 39 children in the Faskari Local Government Area of Katsina State.

It was revealed that the incident took place on Sunday and the bandits swooped down on the farm in large numbers while the children were working.

The parents of the children have now pleaded with the federal government to come to their rescue.

A source disclosed that the Mairuwa community has suffered the most from recent bandit attacks while explaining that the invaders shot sporadically after surrounding the farm.

It was also gathered that a levy of N1 million was paid to the bandits before the children were mobilised and taken away.

“They demanded N3m from the owner for him to be able to harvest his produce.

"He gave them N1 million as part payment and decided to begin the work before completing the money, but unfortunately the bandits did not accept that.

"In our village, Mairuwa, alone we have 33 among the victims including young ladies who are due for marriage.”

Speaking on the abduction, the Police Spokesman in Katsina, Gambo Isah assured the police were making efforts to rescue the victims with synergy with the state government and other security agencies.