At least thirty children have been reportedly kidnapped by suspected bandits in Kasai village, located in the Batsari Local Government Area of Katsina State.

Batsari local government area has been battling with increased activities of bandits in recent times.

The incident occurred in the early hours of Monday and there as been no official statement from the government and security agencies.

According to a resident of the area who spoke to Channels Television, the kidnapping took place as the children went to gather firewood behind Kasai village.

He said:

“Yes, the attack occurred yesterday, Monday, in the morning hours. It all began when the children numbering up to thirty went behind the Kasai village to secure firewood which their parents would use to cook food for them.

“Unfortunately, some suspected bandits intercepted them and took them to an unknown destination.

“We do hope and pray that peace and security will be restored in our state.”