JUST IN: Many feared killed as bandits attack Katsina villages- Armed bandits have returned to Katsina state months after they were granted amnesty - Governor Aminu Bello Masari granted amnesty to the gunmen last year and paid them some sort of compensation - The bandits seem to have returned to the state after sustained attacks in Kaduna and Niger states A report by Daily Trust indicates that many people have been killed as gunmen attacked two villages in Batsari local government area of Katsina state. According to the report, the gunmen stormed Dankar and Tsauwa areas at night on Friday, February 14, shooting sporadically and setting ablaze houses and vehicles. One of the villages is said to have been set ablaze by the armed bandits The villagers have reportedly fled to neighbouring local governments of Batagarawa and Katsina for refuge. The spokesman of the police command, SP Gambo Isah promised to provide detail of the attack as soon as possible. ‎ Recommended for you Lady reapplies for her own job after the company advertised her position on... PAY ATTENTION: Get the Latest Nigerian News 24/7. Spend less on the Internet! Katsina has been free from bandits attack in recent times after Governor Aminu Bello Masari granted amnesty to the gunmen last year and paid them some sort of compensation. Their return is seen as as a major security risk to Katsina people who have been relieved that no attack has taken place in the last few months. In the past few months, the bandits have been running rampage in Kaduna and Niger states, invading communities, kidnapping locals and raping women. The Nigeria Police Force has been doing its best to contain the murderous activities of the bandits, especially in Kaduna state in recent times. On Wednesday, February, the police announced the death of notorious bandits' commanders in Kaduna state - Haruna Basullube and Bashir Leta. The criminals met their waterloo when the police stormed Kurudu forest in Birnn Gwari Kaduna state and dislodged the bandits on Wednesday, February 6. Recommended for you "Never look down on anyone": Netizens dig up old photo of Olumide Oworu wit... Days later, the police announced the arrest of the armed bandits responsible for the attack on the Emir of Potiskum, Alhaji Umaru Bubaram Ibn Wuriwa Bauya, along Kaduna-Zaria road on Tuesday, January 14. The bandits are members of the dread Ansaru Terror Group unleashing large scale violence on Kaduna communities. NAIJ.com (naija.ng) - Legit.ng. We have upgraded to serve you better Abaribe asks President Buhari to resign, Nigerians react | Legit TV Source: Legit.ng - Armed bandits have returned to Katsina state months after they were granted amnesty - Governor Aminu Bello Masari granted amnesty to the gunmen last year and paid them some sort of compensation - The bandits seem to have returned to the state after sustained attacks in Kaduna and Niger states PAY ATTENTION: NAIJ.com Legit.ng.