Bandits Abduct Over 10 In Zamfara Community

At least 10 residents of Matusji village in Talata Mafara Local Government Area of Zamfara State have been kidnapped by armed bandits.

The attack occurred around 2:30 am on Friday when the gunmen stormed the community, firing indiscriminately. A villager, Ahmad Babangida, said the residents were roused from sleep by the heavy gunfire.

“We all scampered for safety,” Babangida said, adding that while no lives were lost, several people were abducted and taken to an unknown location. Among the victims is a patient who was still on IV drip at the time of the attack.

The community is in shock over the incident, and there has been no contact from the kidnappers regarding ransom demands.

The Zamfara State Police Command confirmed the abduction and said tactical teams have been deployed to rescue the victims and apprehend the criminals.