Bandits abduct 40 worshippers in Zamfara

Gunmen suspected to be bandits on Monday abducted 40 worshippers at the Gidan Turbe village in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State.

A Security expert, Zagazola Makama, confirmed the news on his X handle on Monday morning.

He said the abduction of the worshippers came just a day after the peace deal which many saw as the right steps taken to usher in lasting peace in the North-West state.

Makama, who quoted local sources in the community, said the attack occurred during the Islamic Fajr prayer at about 5:30 a.m., when the gunmen stormed the mosque, surrounded it, and whisked away the worshippers at gunpoint.

Makama said: “Local sources disclosed that the abductors later moved the captives into the forests around the Gohori axis in Tsafe.

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“The incident has thrown the rural community into confusion and despair, coming at a time when local leaders and some armed groups in Katsina and neighbouring states had reportedly entered into truces aimed at reducing attacks.

“The attack pointed at the fragility of ongoing peace arrangements in the region, where heavily armed groups continue to operate with impunity despite dialogue initiatives.

“The bandits have no command, structure, and control. You can negotiate with bandits in Katsina while they continue to strike in Zamfara, Sokoto, Kebbi, and Kaduna State.

“As at the time of filing this report, there was no official confirmation from security authorities in Zamfara State.”

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