More than 40 feared abducted as bandits raid 10 Zamfara communities

Residents of Tashar Mayanchi and more than 10 surrounding communities in Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State have abandoned their homes following a series of sustained bandit attacks that have left many of the villages almost deserted.

The incident was disclosed on Thursday by security analyst Bakatsine in a post shared on X.

According to the analyst, the attacks continued for four consecutive days, creating widespread fear and forcing families to flee their communities in search of safer locations.

The prolonged violence has reportedly displaced a large number of residents, raising fresh concerns over the worsening security situation in parts of Zamfara State.

He said more than 40 people are still being held captive by the bandits following the attacks.

“Yesterday, repeated bandit attacks forced residents to flee Tashar Mayanchi and more than 10 surrounding communities in Maru LGA of Zamfara State, leaving once-thriving villages largely deserted. Local sources say more than 40 people remain in captivity after four consecutive days of attacks, raising fears that continued displacement could allow bandits to threaten the Zamfara–Sokoto highway and further isolate affected communities.

“How many more rural communities must be emptied before meaningful security reaches there?” Bakatsine asked.

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