Armed bandits have reportedly k!ll£d 12 members of the same family and abducted several residents during an attack on Gidan Taba village in Maradun Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
The attack occurred on Saturday night, November 7, 2026, in Dosara Birnin Kaya Ward.
According to Vanguard, the attackers reportedly set a room ablaze after the family members locked themselves inside to avoid being abducted. All 12 occupants were killed in the fire.
The victims belonged to the family of Mallam Muhammadu Sani, who had reportedly gathered his relatives in one room in an attempt to protect them from the attackers.
Several other residents were also abducted during the raid, although the exact number remains unknown.
