Fresh violence has been reported in Zurmi Local Government Area of Zamfara State, where at least four people were killed in separate attacks and several travellers were allegedly abducted.

 

 

According to security analyst Bakatsine on X, “Reports indicate that three people were killed moment ago while working on their farms, two residents of Zurmi town and one from a nearby village.”

 

The security situation reportedly worsened with gunmen’s attack on Baichen Dauran community.

 

 

Bakatsine stated, “Last night, bandits reportedly stormed Baichen Dauran community in the LGA and killed one person.”

 

The attack was reportedly followed by another incident along a nearby road.

 

“The same night, travelers were allegedly abducted along the road near Baichen Dauran, including a commercial driver from Zurmi, Kabiru Takaye,” Bakatsine wrote

 

Residents of Zurmi and surrounding communities are said to be living in fear as recurring attacks continue to threaten lives and livelihoods.

 

Authorities in Zamfara State had yet to issue an official statement on the incidents at the time of filing this report.