Zamfara attack leaves 10 vigilantes dead

No fewer than 10 vigilantes have been killed following an attack by armed men in Damri town, Bakura Local Government Area of Zamfara State.

The incident was contained in a post shared by security analyst, Bakatsine on X on Wednesday.

According to the post, the armed men stormed the community and engaged members of the local vigilante group who were attempting to protect residents.

The confrontation reportedly led to a deadly exchange, leaving 10 vigilantes dead.

“Ten vigilantes were killed yesterday in Damri town, Bakura Local Government Area of Zamfara State, during an attack by armed men. The incident is part of the worsening violence between armed groups and local community defence forces, which continues to affect rural areas across the region.

“With repeated killings and growing insecurity, how much longer can civilians survive without effective protection from the authorities?,” Bakatsine wrote.