In a horrifying incident, gunmen suspected to be bandits launched a midnight assault on Kakin Dawa, a village in Gidan Goga district, Maradun Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The attack, which occurred around 1:30 a.m. on Sunday, left the community in turmoil as over 50 women and children were abducted.
Details of the Attack
According to local sources, the heavily armed assailants wielded sophisticated weapons, moving from house to house and causing widespread panic.
Victims: The abductees include both young girls and married women.
Eyewitness Account: A resident recounted the chaos, saying, “Everyone started running because the armed bandits have been targeting our village. Later, we discovered that more than 50 of our women were abducted.”
Appeals for Government Intervention
The affected community has urgently appealed to both the federal and Zamfara State governments to increase military and security presence in the area to confront the persistent threat posed by these terrorists.
Response from Authorities
Attempts to reach the Zamfara State Police spokesperson, ASP Yazid Abubakar, for a comment have been unsuccessful as of the time of filing this report. Meanwhile, residents remain on edge, fearing further attacks in the absence of adequate security measures.
The Bigger Picture
Zamfara State has been plagued by frequent attacks from armed groups, with women and children often bearing the brunt of these violent incursions. The recent abduction highlights the urgent need for a decisive and coordinated response to the ongoing insecurity in the region.
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