Suspected bandits kill two residents, five security personnel in Zamfara

Two residents and five security personnel have been killed following a fresh bandit attack on communities in Gusau Local Government Area of Zamfara State.

The incident was disclosed in a post shared on X on Friday by security analyst, Bakatsine.

According to the post, the attackers invaded the communities of Marake and Kaura, where they killed two residents and set several properties on fire.

The security personnel lost their lives while defending the affected communities from the bandits.

Bakatsine said the attackers also set ablaze homes, a shop, three motorcycles and a vehicle during the raid.

He added that more destruction was recorded in the nearby Karazau community.

“Yesterday, bandits launched another deadly attack on communities in Gusau LGA of Zamfara State. Two residents were killed, while five security personnel lost their lives defending residents from the attackers. Homes, a shop, three motorcycles and a vehicle were set ablaze in Marake and Kaura, with further destruction reported in Karazau,” Bakatsine wrote.

According to Bakatsine, despite the attack, security forces, with support from local volunteers, were able to stop the gunmen from taking over the affected communities.

“As families mourn yet another tragedy, residents are calling for urgent action to end the relentless cycle of bloodshed. How many more innocent lives must be lost before lasting security becomes a reality in Zamfara?,” Bakatsine asked.