Police Foil Twin Bandit Attacks In Zamfara Communities

The Zamfara State Police Command has successfully repelled two separate attacks by suspected armed bandits in Maru and Bukkuyum Local Government Areas of the State.

The Command’s public relations officer DSP Yazid Abubakar, has said in a statement issued to newsmen in Gusau Friday.

“On 9th April, 2026, at about 0730hrs, a group of suspected armed bandits riding approximately ten (10) motorcycles and armed with AK-47 rifles confronted a team of police personnel at a pin-down point along the Kadauri/Kizawa axis in Maru LGA,” he said.

According to him, the police operatives responded swiftly and engaged the assailants in a gun duel, effectively repelling the attack and forcing the bandits to retreat into the forest with suspected gunshot injuries.

DSP Abubakar stated that during the encounter, one member of the Kadauri Vigilante Group sustained a gunshot injury and was immediately rushed to the General Hospital, Maru, where he is currently receiving treatment.

He further hinted that normalcy has since been restored in the area, while patrols and monitoring continue.

“Similarly, on the same day at about 1345hrs, a large number of armed bandits bearing sophisticated weapons attacked Yar Galma Village in Bukkuyum LGA, shooting sporadically and causing panic among residents,” he stated.

He maintained that the police swiftly responded, where a joint team of police personnel, and vigilantes, mobilized and engaged the attackers, forcing them to retreat into the forest with gunshot injuries.

However, during the encounter, four residents of Yar Galma sustained varying degrees of gunshot injuries. The victims were promptly evacuated to the General Hospital, Bukkuyum, for medical attention. Normalcy has also been restored in the area.

The Zamfara State Police Command reiterates its commitment to safeguarding lives and property and urges members of the public to continue supporting security agencies with credible and timely information.