Fifty people (50) people mostly women and children were abducted from Kakidawa ward in the Gidan Goga district of Maradun Local Government Area, Zamfara State.
It was reported that this incident occurred around 2am on Sunday. A source said, “We have counted 43 people, including three adult males and 40 women and children, who were taken by the bandits during the attack.”
According to the source, some men with guns entered the community shooting people, most of them escaped into the bush. And those ones that could not escape were taken by the bandits.
The residents in the community said that the bandits has not contacted the families yet.
Another source said, “The entire village was gripped by fear as gunshots echoed throughout the operation. We have turned to prayers for the safe return of our loved ones, particularly given the harsh harmattan weather conditions.
“While local vigilante members were caught off guard, residents believe resistance might have been possible if the vigilantes had been prepared.
“We need security. These bandits are ruthless and can strike again.”