Suspected terrorists on Monday attacked a joint security team escorting villagers who had recently regained their freedom in Tsafe Local Government Area of ​​Zamfara State.
The incident was contained in a post shared on X on Wednesday by security analyst Zagazola Makama.
According to the publication, the attack occurred at around 7:30 pm along the Kunchin Kalgo-Danjibga highway while the security team, which included the chairman of Tsafe local government area, was on its way to Danjibga to reunite some villagers from the Keta area with their families after their release from captivity.
The bandits were said to have laid an ambush on the route, apparently having prior knowledge of the convoy’s movement.
Following the attack, the local government chairman and members of his entourage were reportedly trapped in Danjibga, and some people are feared kidnapped.
It is also believed that some vehicles were set on fire during the incident.
The post added that security reinforcements had been deployed in the area to ensure the release of those trapped and restore calm.
Efforts are underway to determine full details of the attack as security forces have intensified operations in the area to prevent further incidents.