Zamfara Police Force Repels Attack, Over 30 Bandits Killed

The Zamfara State Police Command reported that its personnel, in collaboration with local civil security outfits, successfully repelled an attack on Bukuyum town during ongoing clearance operations against armed bandits. This operation commenced on December 28, 2026, following an attempted invasion by armed bandits.

The police engaged the attackers in intense gunfire, preventing them from entering the community. After the confrontation, more than 30 bodies believed to be those of neutralized bandits were found in nearby farmlands, indicating significant casualties among the attackers.

However, the police noted that the actual number of casualties had yet to be verified, as bandits often evacuate their dead and wounded. The police emphasized that the successful defense of Bukuyum town averted potential loss of lives, property destruction, and further displacement of residents.

Preliminary assessments suggested that sustained military pressure had forced some remaining bandits to flee the state. The command reiterated its commitment to ongoing clearance operations to eliminate criminal elements and restore public confidence in the affected communities.