Nigeria: Gunmen kill 41 people and wound two others in attack in Kankara Local Government Area, Katsina State, Feb. 2

Event

Gunmen killed 41 people and wounded two others in an attack in Kankara Local Government Area, Katsina State, Feb. 2. According to officials, the incident occurred after villagers from the Bakori Local Government area were ambushed in the Yargoje Forest after attempting to recover stolen livestock from the gunmen who attacked their village and fled. Security forces deployed to the location of the incident, and an operation to apprehend the attackers was launched.

Heightened security presence is likely in the impacted area over the coming days. Similar attacks are possible in northern Nigeria over the medium term.

Advice

Heed the directives of local authorities in the impacted area. Exercise a high degree of vigilance due to the threat of similar bandit attacks. Do not discuss plans or travel routes publicly. If operating in the area over the long term, vary routes and times of travel and ensure the use of secure transport.