Residents of a village in Katsina state, Nigeria, are evacuating their homes following an attack by over 100 gunmen on a nearby military camp.
The assailants, arriving on motorcycles and a truck, set vehicles on fire and looted the Batsari local government area. Although no soldiers were reported killed, two army vehicles were burnt during the assault.
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After overpowering the military forces in a three-hour gunfire exchange, the gunmen proceeded to Nahuta, where they looted shops and homes, causing widespread panic and prompting many residents to seek refuge in nearby villages.
The incident highlights the ongoing security challenges posed by armed gangs, locally known as bandits, in Nigeria.