A deadly attack was launched by armed terrorists on the Kungurki community in Kaura Namoda Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
The attack resulted in the killing of an elderly man and the abduction of 13 residents, including a two-month-old baby and his mother.
According to Zagazola Makama, a Lake Chad Basin counterterrorism and insurgency expert, the attack occurred under the cover of darkness, with the assailants firing sporadically to instill fear among residents.
The terrorists also looted several shops, carting away food items, household supplies, and other valuables. A resident described the experience as “terrifying,” stating that the attackers moved swiftly, rounding up their victims and retreating into the nearby forest.
The security expert condemned the attack, saying, “They took women and children, and an elderly man was killed in cold blood.” The incident has raised concerns about the ongoing insecurity in the region.
