Tragedy struck the quiet community of Madira in Kaura Namoda Local Government Area of Zamfara State as heavily armed bandits launched a brutal night attack, leaving death and destruction in their wake.
According to local sources, the invasion occurred late Monday night, around 11:30 PM. Eyewitnesses reported that the attackers arrived on motorcycles in large numbers, opening fire indiscriminately and setting homes, shops, and even security outposts ablaze.
At least several residents were reportedly kľľled, while many others sustained life-threatening injuries. The attackers also abducted an undisclosed number of villagers, including women and children, plunging the community into chaos and fear.
“They came from nowhere, shooting and burning everything in sight,” said one resident who escaped the attack. “We are still counting the dead. Many are missing, and we don’t even know where to start.”
The community, already reeling from previous threats, now faces a growing humanitarian crisis as displaced families flee in droves, seeking refuge in neighboring towns.
Local vigilantes were reportedly overwhelmed by the firepower and number of the assailants. Security posts in the area were targeted and torched, leaving a gaping hole in the community’s defense.
Local leaders are calling for immediate intervention and sustained military presence in the region to prevent further bloodshed.
The attack on Madira is the latest in a series of escalating banditry and kidnapping incidents plaguing Zamfara and other parts of Nigeria’s North-West, despite ongoing military operations.
Residents are pleading with the federal and state governments to act swiftly and decisively.
“Our people are being killed like animals,” a local youth leader lamented. “We need help. We need protection. We cannot continue to live like this.”
Efforts are ongoing to verify the total number of casualties and abductees. The atmosphere in Madira remains tense as survivors begin the painful task of picking up the pieces after another senseless night of terror.
Credit: Politicsreligionandcrime
