Bandits have reportedly unleashed a terrorist attack on Matusgi village in Talata Mafara Local Government Area of Zamfara State, resulting in the kidnap of no fewer than ten residents….READ FULL ARTICLE...READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE ▶▶
Sources, privy to the incident, disclosed that the terrorists, heavily armed with sophisticated weapons, launched a surprise attack on the community around 2am on Friday.
Among those taken were a patient receiving medical treatment, who was abducted while still connected to an IV drip.
Although sources in the community said about 30 persons were kidnapped, the police claimed that only 10 persons were taken by the terrorists.
“They (terrorists) did not kill anyone during the attack. They only shot to scare us. They took about 30, including a woman and one sick man. We are yet to know their whereabouts. Everybody is scared,” a community source said.
While the motive of the attack, remains unknown, authorities suspect that ransom demands may be a possible reason.
The State Police Command Spokesman, Yezid Abubakar, confirmed the incident via a phone conversation on Friday morning.
However, the police reported a lower number of kidnapped victims, stating that 10 people were taken, contrary to the 30 reported by residents.
The discrepancy in the number of those kidnapped has raised questions, as the investigation into the incident continues.
He said, “The attack is true. The bandits invaded the village on Friday morning, around 2:30am. They kidnapped 10 people and the police are already making tremendous efforts to rescue all of them unharmed.”
In May, a terrorist operation in Zamfara State’s Anka Local Government Area reportedly claimed the lives of at least 49 people….READ FULL ARTICLE
