Troops, vigilantes repel bandits attack on Rimaye in Katsina

Security forces successfully thwarted a bandit assault on Rimaye town in Kankia Local Government Area of Katsina State.

The attack, which took place late on Wednesday night, was stopped after a rapid response by soldiers of the 17 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, who worked in tandem with the Katsina State Community Watch Corps (C‑Watch) and local vigilantes.

Security analyst Bakatsine posted on X on Thursday that the armed group had tried to enter the community but was forced to withdraw after meeting strong resistance from the combined security team.

“Last night, bandits attempted to invade Rimaye town in Kankia LGA of Katsina State, but security operatives repelled them. The attack was foiled by soldiers of 17 Brigade in collaboration with the Katsina State Community Watch Corps (C‑Watch) and local vigilantes, who successfully forced the bandits to retreat from the attack and flee the town,” Bakatsine wrote.

“The swift response and coordination between the military and local security groups deserve commendation for preventing what could have been a tragic attack on the community,” Bakatsine added.