AGS NEWS – Bandits struck in Buluku, an area on the outskirts of Gusau Local Government Area in Zamfara State, killing a man identified as Ashiru Nagoma and abducting his wife and neighbour, according to the Zamfara State Police Command.

ASP Yazid Abubakar, the command’s spokesperson confirmed the incident to reporters

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The attack occurred amidst reports from security expert Zagazola Makama, who took to X (formerly Twitter), alerting that bandits raided Gusau town during midnight prayers at a mosque.

However, Abubakar clarified that the bandits targeted Nagoma, resulting in a fatal confrontation when he resisted.

His wife and neighbour were subsequently kidnapped. While reassuring the public of efforts to apprehend the culprits and rescue the victims, Abubakar emphasized ongoing investigations into the matter.

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This incident echoes a similar abduction that occurred in February, where worshippers were abducted from a mosque in Tsafe town, Zamfara State, during early morning prayers.