Suspected bandits have reportedly carried out a series of attacks on major roads in Zamfara State, abducting several travellers and leaving at least one person dead.
The incidents took place in Maradun and Bukkuyum Local Government Areas and were brought to public attention through a post on X by security analyst Bakatsine.
According to the report, the first attack occurred along the Janbako–Maradun road in Maradun LGA, where armed men blocked the route, opened fire, and abducted several passengers traveling through the area. One individual was reportedly killed during the assault.
In a separate but related incident, the attackers were said to have intercepted vehicles along the Gurusu–Anka road. Among those affected were phone vendors who were returning from the Nasarawar Bukkuyyum market in Bukkuyum LGA when they were abducted.
“Bandits yesterday afternoon blocked Janbako–Maradun way in Maradun LGA of Zamfara State, killing one person and abducting several travelers. In a separate incident, they also intercepted vehicles along the Gurusu–Anka route, kidnapping phone vendors returning from Nasarawar Bukkuyyum market in Bukkuyum LGA.
“How long will these roads remain killing fields without sustained security presence or accountability?,” Bakatsine asked.
The incidents have raised fresh concerns about security along major highways in the state, particularly in rural areas where travellers remain vulnerable to attacks.
As of the time of reporting, authorities have not issued any official statement regarding the incidents, leaving uncertainty about possible rescue efforts or security responses.
