Barely 24 hours after reports of peace agreements in parts of the North West, armed bandits struck again, abducting about 40 worshippers during dawn prayers in Gidan Turbe village, Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
The attack occurred around 5:30 a.m. on Monday when the gunmen reportedly stormed the mosque, surrounded it, and whisked away the worshippers at gunpoint, eyewitnesses told Zagazola Makama.
Local sources revealed that the abductors later moved the victims deep into the forests around the Gohori axis of Tsafe
The incident has thrown the rural community into fear and despair, coming at a time when local leaders and some armed groups in Katsina and neighbouring states had reportedly reached ceasefire agreements aimed at curbing violence in the region.
Community members said the attack highlights the fragility of ongoing peace efforts, as heavily armed groups continue to operate freely despite dialogue initiatives
“The bandits have no unified command or control. You can negotiate with some groups in Katsina, while others continue to carry out attacks in Zamfara, Sokoto, Kebbi, and Kaduna,” a local source said
As of the time of filing this report, there has been no official confirmation from security authorities in Zamfara State.
Source: By Zagazola Makama
