Soldiers repel Zamfara attacks, kill scores of terrorists

Bandits massacred Nasiru Sani Kaura, a Senior Special Assistant to Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal, in a pre-dawn assault on Kaura Namoda. The ambush unfolded in the pre-dawn hours on Sunday, as the assailants stormed the impoverished locality while Muslims engaged in the pre-dawn Subh (Fajr) prayer, opening fire and compelling residents to flee for safety.

Kaura, a politically influential and community-oriented figure, perished during the onslaught. His passing has sent shockwaves through Kaura Namoda and other regions of Zamfara, prompting residents to mourn his loss. A funeral prayer was subsequently conducted in accordance with Islamic customs. The incident has further exacerbated worries about insecurity in Kaura Namoda and other areas of Zamfara North, which continue to grapple with bandit raids, homicides, and abductions.

Residents have called on the state government and security forces to bolster security to safeguard lives and property. Meanwhile, the Zamfara State Police Command has announced the liberation of 19 kidnapped victims, comprising women and children, after 22 days in captivity. The captives were reportedly abducted from Tungar Haki Village, through Wanke, in Gusau Local Government Area, and subsequently transported to a hideout near Kungurmi Village.

The police claim the rescue ensued from intelligence on the location of the captives. In a statement, the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Yazid Abubakar, disclosed that all 19 victims were rescued unharmed and reunited with their families. The Commissioner of Police, Ahmad Muhammad Bello, commended the security personnel for their courage, professionalism, and collaboration in securing the captives' release.

He reiterated the command's commitment to combating kidnapping and other criminal activities in the state, urging the public to assist the agencies with valuable and timely information.