Tag: Zamfara Community
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SAD! Another deadly airstrike misfire leaves 16 d3ad in Zamfara community
Tragedy struck in the Tungar Kara community under Gidan Goga district of Maradun Local Government Area, Zamfara State, on Saturday evening, as an airstrike by the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) mistakenly hit members of the Zamfara Community Protection Guard (ZCPG), local vigilantes and residents, leaving at least 16 people dead. According to eyewitnesses, the incident…
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INSECURITY: Terrorists storm Zamfara community, abduct 10 residents including Patient on IV drip
A terrorist attack occurred in Matusgi village, Talata Mafara Local Government Area, Zamfara State, resulting in the kidnapping of no fewer than 10 residents. According to sources, the terrorists, heavily armed with sophisticated weapons, launched a surprise attack on the community around 2am on Friday, firing indiscriminately. Among those taken were a patient receiving medical…
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Residents flee Zamfara communities in droves over attacks
Findings show that Magazu, one of the biggest wards in Tsafe, is highly deserted with many homes empty. According to the sources, tired of the unrelenting attacks by the gunmen, people began deserting the town on Thursday evening and by Friday morning almost everyone in the town has fled.