HEADLINE | Posted: Saturday, July 5, 2025

Bandits abduct Karaduwa village head in Katsina


By Hadiza Musa

Armed bandits have abducted the Village Head of Karaduwa, known as Magajin Garin Karaduwa, Alhaji Abdullahi Bello Karaduwa, in a fresh attack in Katsina State.

The incident happened on Friday night in Karaduwa community, which is under Matazu Local Government Area of the state.

According to a post shared on Saturday by a security analyst, Bakatsine, on X, the traditional ruler was taken away by the attackers after they invaded the area.

“Yesterday night, bandits abducted the Village Head of Karaduwa (Magajin Garin Karaduwa), Alh. Abdullahi Bello Karadua,” Bakatsine wrote.

As of the time of filing this report, there has been no official statement from the Katsina State Police Command or the Matazu Local Government Authority regarding the abduction.

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