Bandits kill nine, injure eight in fresh attack on Zamfara village

Metro Bandits kill nine, injure eight in fresh attack on Zamfara village Published on April 22, 2026 By Hadiza Musa At least, nine people have been killed and eight others injured after suspected bandits attacked Rumbuki village in Bukkuyum Local Government Area of Zamfara State on Tuesday evening. The incident was contained in a post shared on X by security analyst, Bakatsine. According to the post, the attackers stormed the village and opened fire on residents, leaving several people dead and others with varying degrees of injuries. Some residents are also said to be missing following the attack. The post further claimed that the violence extended to nearby Nikai village, where houses were set ablaze. It also reported that three children of a respected local figure were among those killed in the attack. “This evening, bandits stormed Rumbuki village in Bukkuyum LGA, Zamfara State. They killed nine people, injured eight residents. Several others are still missing. “The attack also reportedly led to the burning of Nikai village, with three people said to be children of a respected local figure killed. “How many more rural communities must suffer before urgent and effective security intervention is guaranteed?,” Bakatsine asked. Don't Miss Court jails man, sentences two others for assaulting KAI officials in Lagos You may like Two dead, police inspector kidnapped as bandits attack Zamfara highway Zamfara govt intensifies crackdown on traffic violators Tackling insecurity in Zamfara key to ending banditry nationwide – Gov Lawal Insecurity: CDS arrives Zamfara on operational visit Suspect arrested with 100 rounds of ammunition at Zamfara–Katsina border We will not negotiate with bandits — Zamfara govt

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