Terrorists Attack Zamfara Villages, 33 Feared Dead

On September 17, 2026, at least 33 people were feared killed when suspected terrorists invaded multiple villages in the Dansadau axis of Maru Local Government Area, Zamfara State. The attack caused significant tension and mourning, leading residents to flee to Dansadau town for safety.

Villages affected included Dandalla, the headquarters of Kyambana Ward, as well as Madada and Tudun Gabas. A resident, Yahuza Ibrahim, reported that the attack was most severe in Dandalla, where the fatalities occurred.

The attackers also prevented residents from conducting funeral rites for the victims. Another resident, Bello Uzairu, indicated that reports from Dansadau confirmed the overwhelming presence of terrorists in the area.

As of the report, the Zamfara State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Yazid Abubakar, had not received information regarding the incident. The state government had not issued an official statement, and the exact number of casualties and extent of damage remained unverified.