- The affected communities were besieged by the bandits and locals had deserted the enclave for fear of further attacks
Bandits wreaking havoc across Nigeria’s northern region have abducted about 100 people Zamfara State.
The victims were abducted during an attack on communities in Wanke, near Gusau, the capital of the beleaguered State
According to reports, a Chief Imam was among the victims abducted.
The affected communities were besieged by the bandits and locals had deserted the enclave for fear of further attacks, a survivor told the BBC Hausa Service
He further explained that near Sabon Layi, over 50 persons were taken away, and near Dagon Hayi about 50 others were also abducted.
He stated that they were still counting those missing, adding that some of the locals were petrified and distraught and ran for safety.
He added that the terrorists pursued and hounded people like animals, lamenting that it was quite a disturbing scene watching how people were being chased away from their houses.
According to him, they (bandits) were chasing the people on motorbikes, noting that they followed women to their houses and abducted them, while some were even intercepted while running away and were herded like animals to the bush.
“These terrorists attacked Gira, Ruwa Kusa, Dogon Hayi and Gidan Kado communities, where they stole motorcycles, farm produce and phones. They burgled shops and stole provisions,” the source disclosed.
The source said that officials at Wanke were informed but no action was taken.
Efforts to get police reaction on the incidents were not successful
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