Bandits Strike Again, Killing 1 And Abducting Women And Children In Zamfara As Residents Protest

Bandits Strike Again, Killing 1 And Abducting Women And Children In Zamfara As Residents Protest

Published on May 16, 2024
By Noah Abdulsalam

Armed bandits have once again attacked Sabon Garin Kaura community in Kaura Local Government Area of Zamfara State, resulting in the death of one person and leaving several others injured…..read also Military Camp In Katsina Attacked By Bandits: 5 Soldiers Killed, Others Injured

Additionally, women and children were abducted during the raid.

According to Bello Usman, a resident of the community, the bandits invaded the area and unleashed gunfire indiscriminately. The exact number of abducted women and children has yet to be determined, as authorities are currently compiling figures.

This incident follows a recent attack on the same Sabon Garin community, where gunmen kidnapped women from the family of a commercial transporter. These victims remain in captivity since the previous abduction.

The attack occurred shortly after a severe invasion of Sakajiki community, where numerous casualties were reported and many residents displaced.

In response to the ongoing insecurity, residents of Sabon Garin Kaura staged a protest on Wednesday, blocking the road to Gusau and igniting fires to express their frustration. The Emir of Kaura Namoda eventually intervened, urging residents to allow innocent commuters to continue their daily activities. He assured them that the emirate would maintain dialogue with the government to restore peace in the state.

As of now, the Zamfara State Police Command has not issued an official statement regarding the latest incident.