Suspected bandits kill two, abduct pregnant woman, five others in Bauchi

Two people were reportedly killed and five others, including a pregnant woman, abducted after suspected bandits attacked Rafin Ciyawa village in Ningi Local Government Area of Bauchi State.

The incident was disclosed in a post shared on X on Monday by security analyst Bakatsine.

“Last night, gunmen suspected to be bandits attacked Rafin Ciyawa village in Ningi LGA, Bauchi State, killing two people and abducting five others, including a pregnant woman and four men,” Bakatsine wrote.

He added: “Four residents were injured in the attack; two have been discharged from hospital, while two others remain under treatment in Bauchi after suffering gunshot wounds.”

Bakatsine also noted that local authorities had confirmed the incident and said appropriate measures were being taken in response.

The attack has left families of the abducted victims anxiously awaiting their return, particularly the pregnant woman among those taken by the assailants.