Terrorists attacked and killed locals in Maradun Local Government Area of Zamfara State, abducting over 30 girls. A survivor reported that one of the girls who escaped returned with just her head scarf. Terrorists attacked Sakkida and Jambako, killing over 20 villagers and injuring others.
A villager who survived the attack says they woke up peacefully but were alerted of a nearby terrorist attack in Sakkida. “The Joint Task Force called for Janbako’s aid, and volunteers armed themselves.” Heading to the village. Terrorists ambushed and fired on our people, resulting in twenty (22) people being buried in Jambako today. “Security was called, but they couldn’t come immediately due to a lack of necessary equipment.” Security operatives chased terrorists and alleged that they later returned with the terrorists’ motorcycles.
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People were injured; some were shot or hit with machetes. There are no security operatives in Janbako. Locals report girls were kidnapped while collecting firewood, and terrorists recently killed three and kidnapped three more. They took our girls and demanded a truce for Daggera farming.” “We’ve done it countless times with them. We’re stumped,” he said. Girls were taken on Saturday; one was seen running without a scarf. Security has not searched for them. Police in Zamfara confirmed the incident but lacked details.
