Bandits abduct five APC chieftains in Zamfara

DDM News

Bandits have abducted five members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Zamfara State.

Diaspora digital media (DDM) gathered that the incident occurred on Saturday while they were traveling through the state.

According to reports, the victims were all from Kaura Namoda Local Government Area.

They were heading to the Marafa area when bandits ambushed their convoy.

The abducted politicians were on their way to visit Senator Abdulaziz Yari.

Yari represents Zamfara West Senatorial District in the National Assembly.

Among the victims are Yahaya Sani Dogon Kade and Bello Dealer.

Dogon Kade is the chairman of Dan Isah Ward in the local government.

Bello Dealer serves as the chairman of Sakajiki Ward in the same area.

The identities of the other abducted politicians remain undisclosed.

Witnesses said the bandits appeared in large numbers and carried sophisticated weapons.

The attackers quickly overpowered the convoy, taking their victims into the forest.

Efforts to confirm the incident from the police have been unsuccessful.

Zamfara police spokesperson Yazid Abubakar could not be reached for comments.

Residents confirmed the attack, saying the criminals operated without resistance.

Zamfara State has been plagued by bandit attacks for several years.

The state remains a stronghold for several notorious criminal groups.

Turji Bello, a wanted bandit leader, operates within the region.

Security forces have launched several operations to dislodge criminal elements.

Despite these efforts, bandits continue to terrorize communities across Zamfara.

Kidnappings and killings have become rampant in various parts of the state.

On February 24, multiple communities in Zamfara suffered deadly attacks.

Gusau and Bukuyyum local government areas were among the affected regions.

In Kairu, a community in Zugu District, bandits killed two residents.

The attackers also abducted several people from the same village.

Another group of criminals stormed Shemori Village the same day.

Six women were abducted by the gunmen during that raid.

A separate attack occurred in Mada Town, Gusau Local Government Area.

A woman and her one-year-old child were kidnapped in the attack.

These incidents highlight the growing insecurity in Zamfara State.

Bandits have turned the region into a hotspot for violent crimes.

Many rural communities live in constant fear of attacks.

Security analysts blame the terrain for the continued activities of bandits.

Dense forests provide cover for criminals to operate freely.

The difficult landscape makes it hard for security forces to track them.

Zamfara’s strategic location has also made it a hideout for criminal groups.

Bandits use the area to launch attacks on neighboring states.

Despite military operations, their activities remain largely unchecked.

The abduction of APC chieftains shows the increasing boldness of bandits.

They are no longer targeting only villagers and travelers.

Political figures are now becoming victims of these criminal groups.

This development raises concerns about the state’s security situation.

Observers fear it could impact Zamfara’s political stability.

Residents are calling for urgent intervention from the government.

Many believe current security measures are ineffective against the bandits.

Some have suggested deploying advanced surveillance technology.

Others recommend increasing the number of security personnel in the region.

Community collaboration is also seen as a necessary step in tackling the crisis.

Authorities must dismantle bandit networks before the situation worsens.

The Nigerian Army has vowed to eliminate these criminal elements.

However, many citizens remain skeptical about their ability to do so.

Bandits continue to operate with impunity despite military operations.

The latest attack adds to the growing list of security breaches in Zamfara.

Residents remain uncertain about their safety in the state.

There is an urgent need for stronger and more decisive action.

If left unchecked, banditry could further destabilize Zamfara and its surroundings.

The next few days will determine the fate of the abducted politicians.

Security forces must act swiftly to rescue them from captivity.

Failure to do so will embolden bandits to carry out more kidnappings.

The people of Zamfara deserve a safer environment free from fear.

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