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  • February 11, 2025
Heavily armed men kidnap 43 people in Zamfara village at 2 a.m.

Heavily armed men kidnap 43 people in Zamfara village at 2 a.m.

At least 43 kidnapped in early morning attack in Zamfara state

In a harrowing incident, at least 43 persons have reportedly been kidnapped by armed assailants in Kakidawa, located in Gidan Goga District of Maradun Local Government Area.Zamfara State. Eyewitnesses revealed that the attack took place in the early hours of Sunday, around 2 a.m., when a group of heavily armed men invaded the village and unleashed a hail of gunfire.

The sudden attack caused panic among residents, causing many to flee into nearby bushes for safety. Meanwhile, the kidnappers systematically searched homes and took away women and children who could not escape the chaos.

Local community leaders indicated that the armed group has so far not contacted the victims’ families to demand ransoms, raising further concerns about the situation.

When contacted for comment, Yazid Abubakar said the Zamfara State Police Spokesmanstated that he had not received any updates on the incident.

This kidnapping incident adds to growing concerns over the increasing prevalence of kidnapping for ransom in Nigeria’s northern regions where insecurity continues to pose significant challenges to communities.