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Bandits ambushed construction workers in Zamfara State on September 12, 2024, killing five policemen and three soldiers. The attack occurred on the Funtua-Gusau highway, where security personnel were protecting workers from Setraco Nigeria Limited. The incident highlights ongoing security challenges in the region.

In a tragic incident on September 12, 2024, bandits attacked construction workers along the Funtua-Gusau highway in Zamfara State, resulting in the deaths of three soldiers and five policemen. The attack occurred in Yandoton-Tsafe village around 9 a.m. when the armed assailants ambushed the security personnel, who were protecting workers from Setraco Nigeria Limited, engaged in repairing the Gusau-Tsafe-Zaria road.

Witnesses reported that the bandits opened fire as soon as the security forces arrived at the site, leading to a fierce exchange of gunfire. Although some of the bandits were killed during the confrontation, the casualties among the security personnel were significant. Mubarak Mohammed, a local resident, described the chaos that ensued, with motorists fleeing the area in panic, leaving their vehicles behind.

The Zamfara State Police Command, represented by spokesperson Yazid Abubakar, confirmed the attack but could not provide exact casualty figures, as they awaited a detailed report from officers deployed to the area. Abubakar emphasized ongoing rescue operations and expressed the need for communication to obtain accurate information about the situation. Local sources suggest that the attack may have been orchestrated by Dan Yusuf, a notorious bandit leader linked to another infamous kingpin, Ado Alliero. The attack underscores the persistent security challenges facing the region, affecting both construction efforts and community safety.