Bandits Kill 7 Vigilantes, Abduct Over 30 Residents in Zamfara Community
Bandits have killed seven members of a local vigilante group and abducted an unspecified number of residents during an attack on Kaura Namoda town in Zamfara State. The attackers reportedly operated for more than three hours after entering the town through a riverine route at about midnight on Friday. The Chairman of Kaura Namoda Local […]
In a tragic attack on Kaura Namoda town in Zamfara State, bandits killed seven members of a local vigilante group and abducted over 30 residents, according to a report by Daily Trust. The attack occurred after the bandits entered the town via a riverine route at midnight on Friday, engaging in a prolonged gun battle with the vigilantes.
The local government chairman, Hon. Munnir Haidara, confirmed the killings, stating that the attackers targeted two areas: Kofar Zurmi and the Old market. He also mentioned that some members of the vigilante group were injured and receiving medical treatment. Haidara noted that the council was still gathering data to determine the exact number of residents abducted, but an anonymous resident claimed the figure could surpass 30.
The attackers allegedly used a different route than usual, exploiting an alternative river route to bypass the vigilantes' usual positions and enter the town directly. They reportedly blocked access routes, making it difficult for security personnel to intervene, which they attributed to the limited firepower and reduced number of experienced security personnel left behind after a political event in Kaduna.
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