Over 40 feared kidnapped as bandits overrun 10 Zamfara communities

Constant raids by the bandits have caused residents of Tashar Mayanchi as well as over ten other communities around Maru Local Government Area in Zamfara State to move away from the area.

This news came up in a post made by security analyst, Bakatsine on X on Thursday.

The attacks lasted for four consecutive days, which forced the residents to vacate the areas in search of safety, he said.

It is worth noting that more than 40 persons are reportedly still in the captivity of the bandits after the attacks.

“Yesterday, repeated bandit attacks forced residents to flee Tashar Mayanchi and more than 10 surrounding communities in Maru LGA of Zamfara State, leaving once-thriving villages largely deserted. Local sources say more than 40 people remain in captivity after four consecutive days of attacks, raising fears that continued displacement could allow bandits to threaten the Zamfara–Sokoto highway and further isolate affected communities.

“How many more rural communities must be emptied before meaningful security reaches there?” Bakatsine asked.