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Bandits block roads in Zamfara, kill one, abduct many travellers
Several travellers have been abducted after suspected bandits launched coordinated attacks along major roads in Maradun and Bukkuyum Local Government Areas of Zamfara State.
The development was disclosed in a post on X by security analyst, Bakatsine.
According to the report, the attackers first blocked the Janbako–Maradun road in Maradun LGA, where they reportedly killed one person and abducted several passengers travelling along the route.
In a separate incident, the armed men were also said to have intercepted vehicles along the Gurusu–Anka road, further escalating fears among residents and commuters in the area.
The victims included phone vendors who were reportedly returning from Nasarawar Bukkuyyum market in Bukkuyum LGA.
“Bandits yesterday afternoon blocked Janbako–Maradun way in Maradun LGA of Zamfara State, killing one person and abducting several travelers. In a separate incident, they also intercepted vehicles along the Gurusu–Anka route, kidnapping phone vendors returning from Nasarawar Bukkuyyum market in Bukkuyum LGA.
“How long will these roads remain killing fields without sustained security presence or accountability?,” Bakatsine asked.
Authorities are yet to issue an official statement on the latest incident.
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