- Bandit Attack: Rampaging bandits have attacked communities in Wanke, near Gusau, Zamfara State, abducting over 100 people, including women, children, and the elderly .
- Chief Imam Abducted: The community’s Chief Imam was among those abducted, and sadly, this is his second time being kidnapped.
- Multiple Communities Affected: The bandits targeted multiple communities, including Gira, Ruwa Kusa, Dogon Hayi, and Gidan Kado.
- Looting and Theft: The attackers stole motorcycles, farm produce, personal items, and looted shops.
- Community in Turmoil: Residents are fleeing in fear of further attacks, and the community remains in a state of turmoil.
- Ongoing Violence: These attacks have plagued the communities for nearly nine years, displacing many residents.
- Official Silence: State authorities and police have yet to issue a statement on the incident.
Rampaging bandits have launched another devastating attack in Zamfara State, targeting communities near the capital Gusau. The latest assault occurred in Wanke, where more than 100 people, including women, children, and the elderly, were abducted.
Key Highlights:
• Over 100 people abducted, including the community’s Chief Imam (for the second time)
• Multiple communities affected: Gira, Ruwa Kusa, Dogon Hayi, and Gidan Kado
• Bandits stole motorcycles, farm produce, personal items, and looted shops
• Community members alerted officials in Wanke, but no official response yet
• Attacks have plagued communities for nearly nine years, displacing many residents
A survivor recounted the horrors to the BBC Hausa Service, describing how the bandits hunted people like animals, targeting homes and intercepting fleeing residents. The community remains in turmoil, with residents fleeing in fear of further attacks.
Chief Imam’s Ordeal:
The Chief Imam, previously released from captivity and receiving treatment for a leg injury, has been abducted again. This marks the second time he has fallen victim to these attacks.
Official Silence:
State authorities and police have yet to issue a statement on the incident. Efforts to obtain police comments were unsuccessful, according to the BBC Hausa report.
The ongoing violence has left residents living in constant fear, with many seeking refuge in Gusau and other areas. The situation remains dire, with no end in sight to the relentless attacks.
