The Health Secretary of Malumfashi Local Government Area of Katsina State, Sa’adu Dantutture, has been abducted and killed by suspected bandits in his hometown of Dantutture, Kafur Local Government Area.

According to an eyewitness, Kabir Ado Mai Unguwa, the attackers invaded the community at about 11pm, looted some shops and abducted Dantutture. The witness said the assailants killed him while attempting to leave the community.

Dantutture had previously served as Director of Primary Healthcare in Funtua LGA before becoming Health Secretary of Malumfashi LGA. He was buried in his hometown following the incident.

During the attack, troops from the Nigerian Army’s 17 Brigade, working with local vigilantes, reportedly engaged the attackers. Three suspected bandits were reportedly killed, while another allegedly fled after abandoning a weapon. However, Daily Trust said these details, as well as reports that two other residents were abducted, had not been independently confirmed at the time of publication.

Dantutture’s widow, Fatima Sa’adu, described him as a humble man committed to serving his community and appealed to the government to intensify efforts to address insecurity.

The Katsina State Police Command said it would verify the report and provide a response.