Gunmen Set Home Ablaze, Killing 12 in Zamfara Attack

In Gidan Taba village, Maradun Local Government Area of Zamfara State, at least 12 family members were burned to death when gunmen set their home ablaze. The incident occurred in the early hours of Sunday, with the assailants invading the community in Dosara Birnin Kaya Ward.

Mohammed Sama, a local resident, reported that the victims, part of Mallam Muhammadu Sani's family, had locked themselves in a single room to avoid abduction. When the gunmen ordered them to open the door and they refused, the attackers set the room on fire, killing all 12 individuals trapped inside.

Additionally, several other residents were abducted during the attack. The victims were buried according to Islamic rites early Sunday morning.

This incident is part of a series of renewed attacks by suspected bandits in Zamfara State, which has raised concerns among residents about their safety. As of the report, the state police command had not issued an official statement regarding the incident.