In a tragic incident, about 50 people, mostly women and children, were kidnapped during a bandit attack on Kakidawa ward in the Gidan Goga district of Maradun Local Government Area, Zamfara State.
The attack occurred at around 2 a.m. on Sunday, with heavily armed bandits storming the village and firing sporadically, forcing residents to flee.
A local source confirmed that 43 individuals, including three adult males and 40 women and children, were taken during the raid.
“During the attack, many men fled into the bush, but the women and children who couldn’t escape were taken away at gunpoint,” the source revealed.
The bandits have yet to contact the families of the abducted victims, leaving the community in fear and uncertainty.
Residents described the attack as a “terrible ordeal” that left the village gripped by panic as gunshots echoed throughout the night.
“We are relying on prayers for the safe return of our loved ones, especially with the harsh harmattan weather conditions,” a resident said. He lamented that the local vigilantes were caught off guard, adding that a prepared response might have prevented the mass abduction.
The community has called for urgent government intervention and increased security presence to prevent further attacks.
“These bandits are ruthless and could strike again if nothing is done,” another resident warned.
The police have not yet confirmed or issued a statement on the incident as of the time of this report.
