Bandits killed no fewer than 20 people following an attack on traders travelling to a market under military escort in Bukkuyum Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
A resident of the area, Musa Danladi, disclosed on Monday that the attack occurred at about 2 p.m. on Saturday, October 10, 2026, with the convoy en route to Nasarawa market in Bukkuyum from Gwashi, Zamfara State.
Danladi, who helped retrieve the bodies, said four soldiers, three policemen, and a Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) officer were among those killed, along with 12 civilians.
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A military source confirmed the attack to Reuters, adding that 19 people were also wounded
Military and police authorities had yet to speak on the incident as of press time.
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