Gunmen Abduct Over 50 Women And Children In Zamfara Raid

In a devastating attack, armed bandits kidnapped more than 50 women and children in Kakin Dawa, a rural village in Maradun Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The raid occurred early Sunday morning, leaving the community in fear and distress.

The Zamfara State Police Command confirmed the incident and stated that security forces have been dispatched to the area to address the situation.

A local resident, Hassan Ya’u, who narrowly escaped the attack but lost his younger sister to the kidnappers, recounted the horrifying events. “The gunmen, riding motorcycles, stormed the village around 1:30 a.m. and abducted people from multiple homes,” he said. Ya’u revealed that the victims include married women and young girls, totaling more than 50 individuals.

Appealing for help, Ya’u said, “We urge both the federal and Zamfara State governments to deploy more soldiers and security operatives to combat these bandits.”

Another villager, Abdulkadir Sadia, shared the community’s anguish: “The entire village is in despair. We are anxiously waiting to learn the kidnappers’ demands for releasing our loved ones.”

The incident highlights the ongoing insecurity in the region, sparking calls for urgent government intervention to protect lives and property.