Tension in Zamfara as bandits kill four residents over alleged refusal to pay levies

At least four residents have been killed on Thursday evening after armed bandits attacked Gwargwaba village in Nahuce District of Bungudu Local Government Area, Zamfara State.

The attack was disclosed in a post shared on X on Saturday by security analyst Bakatsine. According to the report, the assailants, who were heavily armed, invaded the community at about 6:00 p.m. and set several houses on fire.

The four victims were reportedly trapped inside their homes during the attack and died in the blaze.

In addition, the attackers destroyed food supplies, killed and burned villagers’ livestock.

Bakatsine said the assault followed the villagers’ refusal to pay unlawful levies imposed by the bandits.

The rejection reportedly infuriated the attackers and resulted in a violent retaliation.

“On Thursday evening around 6pm, bandits armed with sophisticated weapons stormed Gwargwaba village in Nahuce District, Bungudu LGA of Zamfara State. Four residents were burned alive in their homes, while houses, food stores and livestock were set ablaze. The attack reportedly followed the villagers’ refusal to pay illegal levies imposed by the bandits,” Bakatsine wrote.

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