Taking One Family at a Time: Zamfara Under Siege — 150 Nigerians Abducted in One Day.

Taking One Family at a Time: Zamfara Under Siege — 150 Nigerians Abducted in One Day.

The Nigerian World

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In what many locals in Zamfara have called a chilling escalation of insecurity, armed bandits abducted 150 people in a single day across six villages in Mutunji District, Maru Local Government Area.

The coordinated attacks followed a demand for a ₦200 million levy from a notorious bandit leader known as Damina.

When villagers couldn’t pay, entire families were taken—some from their homes, others from markets.

Tragically, three victims have since died in captivity, reportedly from starvation.

The Zamfara State Police Command has confirmed ongoing investigations and pledged intensified rescue efforts.

Human rights groups have condemned the violence, urging swift federal intervention.

The incident has sparked outrage and dialogue across Nigerian social media, with citizens demanding lasting solutions to banditry and a restoration of public trust in law enforcement.