Fresh Zamfara Attack as Bandits Kill Elderly Man, Abduct Women

Bandits on Friday attacked Kurfar Danya village in Bukkuyyum Local Government Area of Zamfara State, killing an elderly resident and abducting six women.

The incident was disclosed on Saturday by security analyst Bakastine in a post shared on X. According to the post, the victim—popularly known in the community as Baba Kadago—was killed during the raid, while six women were abducted and several houses were set ablaze by the attackers.

“Yesterday, bandits attacked Kurfar Danya in Bukkuyyum LGA, Zamfara State,” the post read. “The attack reportedly resulted in the death of an elder known as Baba Kadago, the abduction of six women, and the burning of multiple homes. The incident has left the community in shock.”

Residents are said to be living in fear following the attack, as authorities have yet to issue an official statement on the incident.