Nigeria, July 16 -- A suspected bandit attack that residents said claimed the life of a prominent community member has sparked reprisal attacks in Malumfashi Local Government Area of Katsina State.

The violence was recorded across Gora in Gorar Dansaka Ward, Gidan Barau in Na'alma Ward and Gidan Maga in Dayi Ward of the local government area at about 11 a.m. on Wednesday.

Residents said seven people were injured, while movement on the Gora road was disrupted for several hours after angry youths mounted roadblocks.

The Dayi Ward councillor, Shafiu Isiaku, confirmed to PREMIUM TIMES that the injured were receiving treatment in Dayi.

Residents said the bandits stormed the area on Wednesday morning, rustled four or six cattle and killed M...