The Digest:
Armed bandits have abducted more than 50 people in a series of attacks in Zamfara State, exposing the fragility of recently announced “peace deals” with insurgent groups. In the most brazen incident, 40 worshippers were kidnapped at dawn from a mosque in Tsafe Local Government Area, highlighting the continued vulnerability of rural communities.
Key Points:
- Gunmen stormed a mosque in Gidan Turbe village during morning prayers, abducting 40 worshippers.
- A separate attack in Godai village, Bukkuyum LGA, resulted in 12 additional kidnappings.
- The assaults occurred despite reported peace negotiations between authorities and bandit groups in neighboring states.
- Security sources indicate a lack of unified command among bandit factions, allowing violence to persist.
- Zamfara police confirmed receiving distress calls and deploying personnel to affected areas.
- The incidents reflect the broader security crisis across Northwest Nigeria, including Sokoto, Kebbi, and Kaduna.
- Local communities remain trapped between unfulfilled government promises and relentless insurgent violence.
Sources: PM News
