Armed Groups Attack Zamfara Communities, Kill Several, Rustle Cattle

Armed Groups Attack Zamfara Communities, Kill Several, Rustle Cattle

By: Zagazola Makama

Several people have been killed, others injured, and many displaced following a series of violent attacks on communities in Zamfara State between March 20 and 21, 2025.

Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that three attacks, suspected to be carried out by both armed bandits affected villages in Talata-Mafara, Bukkuyum, and Kaura-Namoda Local Government Areas (LGAs).

In Tudun-Biri village, Talata-Mafara LGA, suspected bandits stormed a Fulani settlement around 10:30 a.m. on March 20, setting houses on fire. The attack left one person dead, while several others fled their homes.

Witnesses said the assailants arrived in large numbers, torching huts and destroying properties, leaving the community in chaos. Many of the displaced residents are now seeking refuge in nearby villages.

Gunmen Raid CJTF Camp in Bukkuyum

Later in the evening, around 6:32 p.m., a heavily armed group attempted to overrun a Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) camp in Gurusu, Bukkuyum LGA. The vigilantes engaged the attackers in a fierce gun battle, successfully repelling them after an intense exchange of gunfire.

Despite their resistance, three CJTF operatives and three community members lost their lives, while one CJTF member was abducted by the attackers. Additionally, four others sustained gunshot wounds and were rushed to a local medical facility for treatment. Sources in the area reported that the attackers retreated into the forest after suffering losses, but tensions remain high.

In another midnight attack on March 21, gunmen stormed Gidan Fulani village in Kaura-Namoda LGA, rustling an unspecified number of cattle before fleeing. Residents say the attackers fired warning shots to scare the villagers before making away with the livestock.

Security sources indicate that efforts are underway to track down the attackers and recover the stolen cattle. Authorities are monitoring the affected areas to prevent further violence, while local vigilante groups have stepped up patrols to protect vulnerable communities.

Armed Groups Attack Zamfara Communities, Kill Several, Rustle Cattle