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Bandits Wrecks Havoc in Zamfara, Sack 50 villages, over 500 abducted – HoR member

By Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna

A House of Representative (HoR) member, Alh. Bello Hassan has said that terrorists have wrecked havoc in Zurmi Local Government Area of Zamfara State, sacking approximately 50 communities and leaving a trail of destruction.

Speaking with BBC Hausa Service on Tuesday, Hassan who represents Zurmi/Shinkafa Federal Constituency in the HoR detailed the grim situation, highlighting rampant abductions, killings, and the displacement of countless residents.

According to Hassan, the assailants have inflicted untold suffering, resulting in the deaths of two police officers and three civilians.

Highlighting the gully picture of the relentless attacks, he alleged that over 500 individuals feared abducted and countless others forced to flee their homes to escape the violence.

Hon. Hassan, who described the severity of the assaults recounted recent atrocities, included the massacre in Kanwa village where three lost their lives and over 30 were abducted. He also cited the brazen attack in Gidan Shaho, where two police officers were slain, and numerous civilians were injured.

He deep concern, and called for urgent intervention from security agencies, stressing the need for a strategic overhaul in combating the escalating crisis.

He pointed out the inadequacy of existing security measures, urging for the rotation of personnel who have overstayed their tenure in the region.

“The security operatives deployed in Zamfara State are insignificant,” Hassan lamented.

“Some have overstayed, some for eight years, others 10 years. They have stayed longer than necessary.”

Highlighting the strategic importance of Zurmi, Hassan emphasized the urgent need for reinforced security measures, given its proximity to neighboring states and the porous border with Niger Republic.

The alarming situation in Zamfara mirrors a broader security challenge across Nigeria’s northwest region, where communities in multiple states face relentless attacks from various terror groups.

Despite government efforts, the attacks persist, pointing to the urgent need for comprehensive strategies to restore peace and security to affected area.

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