At least 46 individuals, including women and children, have been abducted following a violent attack on Gana town in Zamfara State on Sunday night.
According to local reports, the attack occurred around 10 p.m. when a group of armed gunmen on motorcycles stormed the community. The assailants set fire to homes and businesses, causing widespread panic and destruction.
Although authorities have not yet issued an official statement regarding the attack, Alhaji Garba Haure, a traditional leader in the area, confirmed the incident to Reuters.
Haure described the scale of the violence and the trauma experienced by the residents, underscoring the gravity of the situation
“We have 46 men, women and children that have been abducted altogether, and are still counting,” Haure said.
He said the quick intervention of government security forces prevented the assailants from setting the entire town ablaze, adding that no life was lost in the attack.
But another resident, Bala Harauma, told Reuters that the actual number of abducted people could be higher.
“Six people managed to escape while the armed gang moved the captives in the early hours of Monday,” Harauma said.
Another resident, Yusuf Mohammed, explained that the bandits set ablaze dozens of houses and silos containing foodstuff.
The Northwest has been experiencing a severe security crisis, with terrorist and bandit groups wreaking havoc on local communities.
These groups have been responsible for a multitude of violent attacks, resulting in significant loss of life and widespread kidnappings.
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