Bandits Strike Zamfara Community, One Feared Dead as Five Residents Kidnapped

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Suspected bandits on Saturday night launched a deadly assault on Fananawa village in Bukuyum Local Government Area of Zamfara State, resulting in the death of one resident and the abduction of five others.

Confirming the incident, the Zamfara State Police Command disclosed that one person was killed during the attack, another sustained injuries, while five villagers were forcefully taken away by the assailants.

The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Yazid Abubakar, stated that security agencies have commenced an intensive rescue operation aimed at securing the release of the abducted victims.

According to him, security personnel are actively on the trail of the attackers and efforts are ongoing to ensure a successful outcome of the operation.

Zamfara State continues to grapple with persistent banditry in the North-West region, with Bukuyum Local Government Area remaining a frequent target despite ongoing security interventions.