Chief Imam, 5 others abducted in fresh bandit attack along Gusau–Sokoto highway

Armed bandits have abducted the Chief Imam of Fangaltama community and five other residents in a fresh assault along the Gusau–Sokoto highway in Talata Mafara Local Government Area of Zamfara State.

The incident reportedly occurred around 3:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 18, when gunmen invaded Fangaltama, a community located directly opposite a military base. According to security analyst Zagazola Makama, the attackers opened fire indiscriminately upon arrival.

During the raid, a female resident, identified as Basira Abdullahi, sustained gunshot wounds.

“The bandits abducted six persons, including the Chief Imam of the village, Liman Hamisu Ali, and five other residents,” he said.

Security personnel responded to the scene but were unable to intercept the attackers, who had already fled with their captives by the time the team arrived.