Armed bandits raided Rukumawa village in Jangebe District, Talata Mafara Local Government Area of Zamfara State on Monday, burning houses and silos before rustling livestock.
According to security analyst Zagazola Makama, intelligence sources confirmed that the attackers set four houses and five silos on fire before fleeing with an undisclosed number of livestock.
Security Forces Intervene
A joint security team, comprising army troops, police officers, and members of the Community Protection Guards (CPG), was quickly deployed to contain the situation.
“The security team, led by Jangebe, successfully extinguished the fire, preventing further destruction,” a source reported.
Fortunately, there were no reported casualties or kidnappings during the attack. Security forces continue to monitor the area to prevent further incursions.
