Terrorists Reportedly Abduct 73 In Zamfara
At least 73 locals have been abducted by bandits from Buzugu and Rayau villages in the Bukkuyum Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
This was disclosed by counterinsurgency expert, Makama Zagazola, in a security alert posted on X Monday evening.
According to him, the terrorists launched midnight attacks on the villages on 18 October, kidnapping the unsuspecting villagers.
“Zagazola learnt that the incident occurred at about 2:45 a.m. on Oct. 18, when armed bandits in large numbers, wielding sophisticated weapons, invaded the two villages and whisked away the victims to an unknown destination,” he posted.
“Sources said efforts were ongoing to ensure the safe rescue of all abducted persons and to restore normalcy in the affected communities,” it added.
However, Yazid Abubakar, the police spokesperson in Zamfara, said he was out of the state.
“I will confirm with the divisional police officer (DPO) and get back to you,” he noted.
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