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Bandits kill four, abduct multiple residents in fresh Zamfara village attack

by John Ojewale
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At least four people were killed and several others abducted when armed bandits launched a brutal nighttime raid on the Kyambarawa community in Kauran Namoda Local Government Area of Zamfara State.

The attack occurred around 11:00 p.m. on Friday, with the assailants ransacking homes, looting shops, and making off with motorcycles and an unspecified number of cattle.

The assault was confirmed by security analyst Bakatsine in a social media post on Saturday, which stated: “Yesterday night, bandits raided Kyambarawa in Kauran Namoda LGA, Zamfara State, killing 4, abducting several residents, looting homes and shops, and also stealing motorcycles and cattle.”

The post further noted that this violence came less than 12 hours after another deadly attack in Jangebe village, highlighting the escalating insecurity in the region.

This latest incident continues a disturbing pattern of bandit violence plaguing northwest Nigeria, particularly in Zamfara State, which has become the epicentre of such attacks.

Armed gangs, locally referred to as bandits, have increasingly terrorised rural communities through killings, mass abductions, and looting. Their tactics often involve house-to-house searches for victims and the seizure of valuable livestock and vehicles.

The Kyambarawa attack underscores the deteriorating security situation that has left residents living in constant fear.

Many villagers have abandoned their farms due to safety concerns, exacerbating food insecurity in the region. Despite government efforts including military operations and state-backed vigilante groups, bandits continue to operate with impunity, launching coordinated attacks across multiple communities within short timeframes.

Local authorities have yet to release an official statement regarding the Kyambarawa incident or details about potential rescue operations for the abducted victims. The lack of immediate security response during the Bandits’ attack has raised further concerns about the protection of vulnerable rural communities in Zamfara State.

 

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cc: Daily Post Ng

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