Bandits k!ll 16 farmers, injure 13 others in Zamfara community

Armed bandits invaded farmlands in Goron Namaye district under Maradun Local Government Area of Zamfara State, k!lling 16 farmers and injuring thirteen others.

The chairman of Maradun Local Government, Hon. Sanusi Ahmed Dosara, who confirmed the incident said the bandits in their large numbers launched the d3adly attack on Friday, June 12, 2026.

A resident identified as Dan Inna Gora, said he counted not less than 17 corpses while 13 others sustained varying degrees of gunshot injuries and have been conveyed to the hospital for medical attention.

Gora further revealed that the bandit leader had earlier sent a warning message that people in Goron Namaye should forget about working on their farms this season.

Confirming the incident, security analyst Zagazola Makama said troops of Joint Task Force Operation FANSAN YAMMA, Sector 2, alongside local vigilantes, responded swiftly to the bandit attack on the farmers after receiving a distress report.

Sources disclosed that troops deployed at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Faru received information at about 10:40 a.m. that armed bandits were attacking villagers working on their farmlands in the Gora area.

Upon receiving the report, the troops immediately mobilised to the scene in collaboration with local vigilantes.

However, by the time security forces arrived, the attackers had fled into a nearby forest.

The troops pursued the terrorists along their withdrawal route in an effort to intercept them, but no further contact was established.

Preliminary reports indicate that unspecified number of residents were also reportedly abducted by the bandits, although authorities said the exact figure is yet to be confirmed.

Following the incident, troops intensified patrols and domination operations across the area to prevent further attacks and reassure residents.

Security sources said efforts are ongoing to track down the fleeing bandits and secure the safe return of those abducted, while maintaining stability in the affected communities.