Bandits invaded the Yashi community located in the Bukkuyum Local Government Area of Zamfara State, resulting in the loss of life, abduction of the traditional ruler, and four other individuals.
According to Punch, the attackers also prevented local farmers from accessing their fields, hence disrupted crop harvesting in the community.
The representative of Bukkuyum South in the Zamfara State House of Assembly, Hon. Hamisu Alhaji Faru, revealed that the bandits carried out the attack on a Friday night around 3 am. One local resident lost their life, and the bandits made away with five individuals, including the traditional ruler
He however assured that the state government in collaboration with the security agencies have intensified efforts to stop the bandits from moving the abducted victims far away from the community.
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He said the victims would soon be rescued and appealed for calm in the community, adding that the Governor was deeply concerned about the security situation in the state and had not relented his efforts in finding a solution to the menace.
Speaking on why the village farmers could not be able to access their farms and harvest crops due to the fear of bandits, the lawmaker disclosed that the Armoured Personnel Carrier ( APC) that was operating at Gwashi area was withdrawn.
“We are appealing to the people to be patient, I’m in government and I know the effort our Governor and the Deputy Governor are making on security matters. By the grace of Allah we would deal with the situation, ” he said.