Terrorists kill 3, kidnap 23 in Zamfara

Terrorists have killed no fewer than three people in Gayawa village, Bukuyum Local Government Area of Zamfara State.

The terrorists also kidnapped 23 people from Gayawa, Takalafiya and Kairu villages

It was gathered that the separate attacks occurred in the early hours of Tuesday.

A village head from one of the affected areas, who spoke on condition of anonymity, told The Star that the attack has displaced many villagers.

“We are restless and have been turned into displaced persons by the Dogo Gudale’s terror camp who attacked us today and kidnapped our 23 youths between the age of 19 and 35 years.

“This has been his usual cruelty to our people. This is why my people ran away from the village to escape being kidnapped, killed, molested or held for ransom,” he said.

22-year-old Balki Adamu, whose husband was among those abducted, expressed fear that the terrorists may demand ransom to release her husband.

“My greatest fear is that the terrorists should not ask for ransom because we have no money and no assets to sell out for his freedom,” Adamu said.

A member representing Bukuyum South at the Zamfara State House of Assembly, Sani Dahiru, told newsmen that activities of terror groups have made seven villages in Kyaram Ward under his Constituency unaccessible.

Dahiru said:“Zamfara State Government, in synergy with Nigeria’s security agencies, are tirelessly working hard to end the scourge of the insecurity affecting the areas.

“As you might have been briefed on the situation in the affected areas, Zamfara State Commissioner for Disaster Management and Humanitarian Affairs has already put everything in place to respond to the IDPs’ immediate need.”

Confirming the latest attacks, the Zamfara State Police Public Relations Officer, Mohammed Shehu, told The Star that “the Command is presently contacting its sources in Bukuyum LGA for quick response to the latest security breaches in the areas.”

The Star