Nigeria, April 6 -- Suspected bandits on Sunday launched coordinated attacks on communities in Matazu Local Government Area of Katsina State, killing a police officer, injuring two residents, and destroying public infrastructure in a renewed wave of violence in Nigeria's North-west.

Residents told PREMIUM TIMES that the attackers first struck Sayaya town in the early hours, setting a primary healthcare centre ablaze and looting several shops before burning them.

At least two vehicles were also destroyed in the attack.

The gunmen later targeted a police facility in the area, where a police officer was killed during an ambush. Two injured residents were taken to a nearby medical facility for treatment.

In a statement issued by the Chief...