Bandits burn 12 family members to death in Zamfara attack
Bandits have killed 12 members of the same family after setting their room on fire during an attack on Gidan Taba village in Maradun Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The attack occurred on Saturday night in Dosara Birnin Kaya Ward, where the gunmen reportedly invaded the community and targeted the family of Mallam Muhammadu […] Bandits burn 12 family members to death in Zamfara attack
Bandits killed 12 members of one family in a fire attack on a village in Zamfara State, Nigeria. The attack took place on Saturday night in Gidan Taba village, Maradun Local Government Area. The gunmen invaded the community, targeting the family of Mallam Muhammadu Sani. When the family refused to open the door, the attackers set their room on fire.
The Chairman of Maradun Local Government Area, Sanusi Ahmed Dosara, confirmed the tragedy, describing it as "heartbreaking and disheartening." The victims died from the extreme heat generated by the fire, not from direct contact with the flames. Dosara also stated that the attackers abducted several residents during the invasion, though some were later released after an exchange of gunfire with local vigilantes.
The chairman mentioned that the bandits fired gunshots to confuse security forces and hide their positions. Dosara visited the nearest police mobile base to strengthen security and prevent future attacks. The 12 victims were buried on Sunday morning according to Islamic rites.
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