Vigilante groups kill 30 bandits in Zamfara ambush
At least 30 suspected armed bandits believed to be loyal to a notorious kingpin, Dan Rani, were reportedly killed in an ambush by local vigilantes near Dansadau town in Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
According to intelligence sources quoted by counter-terrorism expert Zagazola Makama, the ambush occurred at about 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 4.
The bandits were said to be en route to launch an attack on a nearby village when they were intercepted by members of the local vigilante group, known as Yansakai, who had laid in wait on the outskirts of the town.
“A fierce gun battle ensued, leading to the death of the suspected attackers. The vigilantes also recovered 16 motorcycles allegedly used by the bandits during the confrontation”, Makama reported.
In a separate incident, security personnel discovered the body of a local Community Protection Guard (CPG) member, Ashiru Dawa, who had earlier been abducted by suspected bandits.
His remains were found in the Gidan Kano area around 6:00 a.m. the same day.
According to report, the body was taken to a nearby hospital for autopsy before being released to his family for burial in accordance with Islamic rites.
Expert noted that the incidents highlight the ongoing security challenges in Zamfara State, where local vigilante groups have increasingly taken up arms to defend their communities amid repeated bandit attacks.
Source: Business Day
