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A Road Safety officer, identified as Ibrahim Dalhatu Tafoki, has been killed by armed bandits in Faskari Local Government Area of Katsina State.
The incident was disclosed in a post shared on X on Wednesday by security analyst Bakatsine.
According to Bakatsine, the attack happened on Tuesday evening along the Funtua–Tafoki road, specifically in the Tafoki axis of Faskari LGA.
The assailants reportedly killed the officer and made away with his motorcycle.
“Yesterday evening, a Road Safety officer, Ibrahim Dalhatu Tafoki, was killed by armed bandits in the Tafoki axis of Faskari LGA, Katsina State, along the Funtua–Tafoki road and they took his motorcycle.
“The attack occurred within an area that has recently witnessed several peace and reconciliation efforts with bandits aimed at restoring calm,” he wrote.
“The deceased was the younger brother of Rt. Hon. Shehu Dalhatu Tafoki, Member of the House of Representatives representing Kankara–Faskari–Sabua Federal Constituency, and a son of Tafoki traditional leader Alhaji Dalhatu Tafoki. His killing raises serious concerns about the effectiveness of ongoing peace initiatives in Faskari LGA.
“How many more lives must be lost before security truly returns to these communities?,” Bakatsine asked.
Authorities are yet to issue an official statement regarding the incident.
Katsina: Bandits kill road safety officer in Faskari, steal motorcycle
