Peace deal collapses as bandits abdvct 40 in Zamfara mosque

 

Bandits in the early hours of yesterday attacked a mosque at Gidan Turbe village in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State, abducting no fewer than 40 worshippers

The attack came barely hours after a similar one at Godai village in Bukkuyum LGA of the state, k!dnapping over 10 persons.

This is just as troops of Operation Fasan Yamma, OPFY, reportedly conducted several operations across the North-West theatre, foiling terrorist attacks and recovering exhibits in Katsina, Kebbi and Zamfara states.

Community sources in Zamfara said the attack on the mosque occurred during prayers at about 5:30 am, when the gvnmen surrounded it and whisked away the worshippers at gunpoint.

Local sources disclosed that the abductors later moved the captives into the forests around Gohori axis in Tsafe LGA.

The attack, according to critical stakeholders, signalled collapse of the peace deal both Katsina and Zamfara states had with the bandits terrorising the North-West.

Recall that community leaders and bandits in Kurfi Local Government Area of Katsina State, on August 28, 2025 signed a peace agreement.

The pact, according to all the attendees, marked a significant step towards ending years of v!olence, k!dnapping and cattle rustling in the North-West and by extension, Northern region.