Four members of the Community Watch Corps (CWC) were brutally killed in an ambush by suspected bandits in Matazu Local Government Area of Katsina State on Saturday afternoon. Their commander, Sunusi, was set ablaze along with the patrol vehicle after the assailants intercepted the team on duty.
According to security analyst Bakatsine on his official X handle, “This afternoon, bandits ambushed CWC operatives in Matazu LGA, killing four brave officers and burning their commander, Sunusi, alive along with their vehicle.” The operatives—attached to Radda and Charanchi LGAs—were patrolling the volatile region when they were attacked without warning.
Witnesses report that the attack was swift and coordinated, leaving no opportunity for a response. The vehicle was completely destroyed by fire, and the bandits fled into the nearby bush. As of filing this report, Katsina State authorities have yet to issue an official statement on the incident.
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The CWC, established to bolster community security in areas with limited formal police presence, has faced increasing threats from bandit gangs over the past year. This latest atrocity underscores the growing risk to local security volunteers and the urgent need for reinforced protection measures across vulnerable LGAs.
Residents and stakeholders are calling on both state and federal security agencies to step up joint patrols, improve intelligence sharing, and ensure timely intervention to prevent further loss of life.
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