Over 30 Bandits Killed As Security Forces Repel Attack in Zamfara

More than thirty suspected bandit bodies were discovered in farmlands near Bukuyum town in Zamfara State following a clash between security forces and armed robbers, according to the police. The Zamfara State Police Command announced that their officers, along with local civil security groups, thwarted an attack on Bukuyum town during clearance operations against bandits in the region.

Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Yazid Abubakar, explained in a statement that the operation commenced on December 28, 2026, after armed bandits attempted to infiltrate the town. The security personnel engaged the assailants in a violent shootout, successfully blocking their advance into the community. The police reported that over thirty bodies, believed to be those of eliminated bandits, were later found in nearby farmlands, indicating that the attackers likely sustained significant losses.

However, they noted that the exact number of fatalities was still under verification, as bandits are known to remove their deceased and wounded from battlefields. The police emphasized that the town's defense had averted potential loss of life, destruction of property, and further displacement of residents. They also noted that preliminary assessments suggested that persistent military and security pressure had compelled some remaining bandits to abandon the state.

The command reiterated its dedication to continuing the clearance operations in coordination with other security bodies and stakeholders to eradicate criminal elements in the area. The police added that the operations aimed to restore public trust and guarantee the security of residents in the affected communities.