Gunmen suspected to be bandits have reportedly killed 33 kidnapped victims in Banga town, Kaura Namoda Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
It was gathered that the kidnapped victims were killed by bandits after collecting a ransom of N50 million.
The attackers, said to be led by a notorious bandit kingpin known as Dan Sadiya, had abducted over 50 residents from the community.
Residents, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, disclosed that the bandits later released 17 hostages, mostly women, after collecting N50 million.
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One of the residents said: “Dan Sadiya kills even after collecting ransom, and if payment is delayed, he executes hostages without hesitation.
“In Banga alone, he kidnapped over 50 people and killed 33. Only 17 returned after the ransom was paid.”
Another resident told TheCable that the killings occurred over several days while families struggled to raise the demanded amount.
Survivors said Dan Sadiya spared only women and children, killing most of the male captives even after the ransom was delivered.
The Zamfara State Police Command has yet to speak on the incident as of press time.
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