Bandits Attack Military Outpost In Zamfara, Kill 4 Soldiers, Abduct 70 Residents

Suspected bandits have attacked Kasuwar-Daji community in Kaura Namoda Local Government Area of Zamfara State, killing four soldiers, overrunning a military outpost and abducting about 70 residents.

The incident occurred on Saturday night, according to conflict monitor, Bakatsine, who disclosed details in a post on X on Sunday.

Bakatsine said the attackers stormed the community and overpowered troops stationed at a military outpost in Kasuwar-Daji.

He alleged that four soldiers were killed during the attack while several others sustained injuries.

The assailants also set a military Hilux vehicle and soldiers’ accommodation ablaze before reinforcements arrived from Gusau, the state capital.

After attacking the military position, the bandits reportedly invaded the community and abducted about 70 residents, mostly women and children.

Bakatsine added that the attackers looted several shops before fleeing the area.

Describing the incident as another tragedy for communities grappling with insecurity, he lamented the continued attacks on rural settlements in the state.

In his post, he wrote: 

“SAD NEWS: Last night, bandits launched a deadly attack on Kasuwar-daji community in Kaura Namoda LGA of Zamfara State.

“They then stormed the community, abducting about 70 people mostly women and children and looted several shops before fleeing.

“This is another heartbreaking tragedy for families already living under constant fear. How many more innocent lives must be torn apart before our rural communities are truly protected?”

The Nigerian Army and the Zamfara State Government had yet to issue an official statement on the reported attack as of the time of filing this report.