Bandits invade community in Zamfara, kill, abduct residents

Another bloody day in Zamfara - bandits strike community, Kill and abduct many

The Chediya community in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State came under siege Monday afternoon as armed bandits launched a deadly raid, killing several residents, abducting many others, and setting homes ablaze. According to multiple eyewitness accounts and local security sources, the gunmen stormed the village in broad daylight, firing sporadically and causing residents to flee for safety. Dozens of homes were looted, livestock rustled…

Bandits invade community in Zamfara, kill, abduct residents

Bandits on Monday afternoon attacked Chediya community in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State, killing several people, abducting many others, and burning houses. During the attack, the assailants also looted homes, stole livestock, and set several houses on fire, leaving the community in fear and devastation. Security analyst Bakatsine, who shared details of the incident in a post on X said the invasion occurred less than 24 hours after…

Governor Lawal: Kidnap Victims Not Related to Me, Decries ‘Attention-Seeking’ Bandits

GUSAU, Nigeria — Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has dismissed claims by two kidnapped men who alleged in a viral video that they are his younger brothers, describing the assertion as a fabricated ploy by bandits seeking public sympathy and attention. In a statement issued on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, by his spokesperson, Sulaiman Idris, the governor said none of the victims is related to him and labelled the video as part of “a new tactic” b…

FACT CHECK: Bandits Did Not Kidnap Zamfara Gov's 'Brother'

A viral video features two middle-aged individuals in captivity —one wearing a dark brown kaftan and the other a light green kaftan. In the video, the individuals follow instructions from bandits as they respond to questions. In the first video, which lasts 26 seconds, the bandits ask the men in the Hausa language, the following questions: Bandits: Where were you kidnapped from? Kidnapped victims: Kucheri. Bandits: Where did you go? Kidnapped vi…