At least two people have lost their lives and several others were kidnapped after armed bandits launched a fresh assault on Sabon Sarah, a community in Bakura Local Government Area of Zamfara State, in the early hours of Wednesday.
The incident came to light through a post shared by security analyst Bakatsine on his X (formerly Twitter) handle.
According to the post, “Bandits attacked Sabon Sarah community in Bakura LGA, Zamfara State. They killed two people, injured one and abducted several people including adolescent girls during the attack.”
As of now, authorities in Zamfara State have not released any official statement concerning the incident.
In recent weeks, Zamfara has seen a surge in violent attacks, with residents of various communities living under constant fear and insecurity.
The state continues to be one of the most severely affected by banditry in Nigeria, with thousands reportedly killed, kidnapped, or forced to flee their homes.
Just a few days earlier, armed bandits invaded Katuru village in Shinkafi Local Government Area, injuring two residents and abducting two women.
That same week, another group of armed men stormed a mosque in Unguwar Galadunci, Anka Local Government Area, during evening prayers. Several worshippers were kidnapped, while others sustained injuries in the attack.
In reaction to the escalating crisis, civil society organizations have urged both federal and state governments to act swiftly and decisively to protect people’s lives and property.
Amnesty International, the global human rights watchdog, also condemned the wave of violence, calling it “another sign of the government’s failure to protect its most vulnerable citizens.”