Again, bandits kill Zamfara community guards

Nine operatives of the Zamfara State Community Protection Guards were reportedly killed in an ambush laid by bandits in Anka local government area on Saturday. The operatives were said to be returning from a successful joint operation led by the Nigerian Army which resulted to the death of several bandits. The bandits had ambushed them […]

Nine operatives of the Zamfara State Community Protection Guards were reportedly killed in an ambush laid by bandits in Anka local government area on Saturday.

The operatives were said to be returning from a successful joint operation led by the Nigerian Army which resulted to the death of several bandits.

The bandits had ambushed them in a forest.

Spokesman of the Zamfara Police Command, ASP Yazid Abubakar, who confirmed the attack, said bodies of the guards were recovered and being prepared for burial this morning.

Abubakar however, declined further comment on the incident.

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“The police did not participate in the operation. You can only get details about the incident from the army who led the operation.”

“But I was briefed about the death and our Area Commander and the Divisional Officer in charge of Anka are currently in the area, participating in the burial of the deceased which is taking place this morning,” he said

When contacted the, Emir of Anka, Alhaji Attahiru Muhammad Ahmad, said, “I cannot speak right now because I am on my way to the burial ground.”

Daily Trust reports that 12 Zamfara Community Guards and vigilantes were killed during a gun dual with the bandits in Bukkuyum local government area of the state on March 5, 2025.