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News Published February 24, 2026 · 1 min read

Multiple Feared Dead in Zamfara as Bandits Raid Village

Another community falls victim to banditry as villagers call for faster security intervention to prevent future raids.

Deadly Attack in Zamfara State A very sad event happened in a village in Zamfara State, where gunmen attacked residents overnight. Reports say at least 50 people lost their lives, and many women and children were taken away. This piece covers the details of the attack and the ongoing struggle with security in the region.

Armed bandits attacked a community in Zamfara State, leaving many people dead and several others kidnapped. The attack happened in a village in Bukkuyum Local Government Area. Gunmen went to the area on motorcycles. Now here is where it gets confusing. Channels Television said that about 30 people were killed.

Right now, authorities are still trying to confirm the exact number. What is clear be say plenty people kpai during the attack. Women and children were also taken away. Homes were destroyed. Bandit attacks have sadly become common in parts of northwest Nigeria. For now, Zamfara mourns and we hope not to hear more bad news in the country.

Written by TheGildNews Team

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