Armed bandits have reportedly killed 13 members of a family after trapping them inside a room and setting their residence ablaze in Gidan Taba community, Maradun Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
The victims, identified as Sani Ɗanwawo and 12 of his family members, were reportedly burnt to death during the horrific attack on Saturday night.
According to conflict reporter Bakatsine, who monitors security developments across North-West Nigeria, the attackers locked all 13 occupants inside a room before setting the building on fire, leaving no survivors.
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He disclosed the incident in a post shared on X on Sunday, describing it as another devastating attack on innocent residents in Zamfara State.
The latest tragedy adds to the growing insecurity in Nigeria’s North-West, where armed bandit groups continue to attack rural communities, kill residents and abduct innocent people.
The incident has once again raised concerns over the persistent attacks on vulnerable communities and the safety of residents in the region.
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