Travelers abducted as suspected bandits block roads in Zamfara

Metro Travelers abducted as suspected bandits block roads in Zamfara Published on April 13, 2026 By Hadiza Musa googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1500386953281-8'); }); Several travelers have been abducted after suspected bandits blocked and attacked major roads in Maradun and Bukkuyum Local Government Areas of Zamfara State. The incident was contained in a post shared on X by security analyst, Bakatsine. According to the post, the attackers first blocked the Janbako-Maradun road in Maradun LGA, where they killed one person and abducted several passengers traveling along the route. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1524595905268-5'); }); In a separate attack, the bandits were also said to have intercepted vehicles along the Gurusu-Anka road. The victims included phone vendors who were reportedly returning from Nasarawar Bukkuyyum market in Bukkuyum LGA. “Bandits yesterday afternoon blocked Janbako–Maradun way in Maradun LGA of Zamfara State, killing one person and abducting several travelers. In a separate incident, they also intercepted vehicles along the Gurusu–Anka route, kidnapping phone vendors returning from Nasarawar Bukkuyyum market in Bukkuyum LGA. “How long will these roads remain killing fields without sustained security presence or accountability?,” Bakatsine asked. Authorities are yet to issue an official statement on the latest incident. Don't Miss Police arrest 10 over alleged certificate, document forgery in Oyo You may like Armed bandits kill many, abduct others in Zamfara village Police foil bandits’ attack, rescue abducted victims in Katsina Bandits kill health officer, five others, burn facility in Zamfara attack Bandits kill eight in fresh Plateau attack Troops kill several suspected terrorists in Zamfara Former Senator Kabiru Marafa, supporters welcomed into Zamfara ADC

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