February 2021 Kaduna and Katsina attacks
Criminal attacks in Nigeria
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On 24 and 25 February 2021, bandits killed 36 people in Kaduna and Katsina State of Nigeria.[1]
| February 2021 Kaduna and Katsina attacks | |
|---|---|
| Part of Nigerian bandit conflict | |
| Location | Kaduna State and Katsina State, Nigeria |
| Date | 24–28 February 2021 |
| Deaths | 97 |
| Injured | Unknown |
The series of armed attacks were perpetrated by a gang of bandits in villages in Kaduna and Katsina states in Nigeria.[1] The gunmen burned down houses, killing 18 people in each state and injuring several others.[1]
After a further attack killed 7 more, another source put the total death toll at 97.[2]
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