Eight suspects have been detained in relation to the att@.ck on the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps’ outpost at Koraman Nayalli in the city of Katsina, according to the Katsina State Command.

On Monday, December 29, 2025, Buhari Hamisu, the command’s public relations officer, confirmed this to the News Agency of Nigeria in Katsina.

According to Hamisu, a group of miscreants protested a raid on Sunday that k!.lled Uzairu, also known as “Dan’kuda,” a suspected drug dealer.

“The miscreants in large numbers stormed the premises of the Iutpost at Koraman Nayalli, Sabuwar Unguwa Quarters, and set the building ablaze,” he said.

“During the incident, three motorcycles and other relevant properties belonging to the outpost were also burnt.

“According to him, the miscreants, while carrying weapons, also visited the nearby outposts of NSCDC and that of the Police at Filin Kanada

“The Special Response Squads from NSCDC and police controlled the situation through adequate security measures, and normalcy had since been restored,” Hamisu added.

According to him, the state Commandant of NSCDC, Abbas Moriki, had ordered a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.

“He further conducted an on-the-spot assessment of the outpost and constituted a seven-man committee to ensure proper investigation,” the PRO revealed.

 Moriki also warned all criminals and economic saboteurs to either desist from the act or face the full wrath of the law.