Armed bandits kill at least 20 people in Zamfara convoy attack
Gunmen ambushed a trader convoy under military escort in Zamfara state, killing 20 people, including soldiers, police and civilians.
A convoy of traders heading to Nasarawa market in Bukkuyum district was ambushed by gunmen on Saturday afternoon, resulting in at least 20 deaths. The victims included four soldiers, three policemen, one Nigerian civil defence corps officer and twelve civilians. A military source confirmed the attack and added that 19 people were injured.
The convoy was traveling under military escort when the assailants opened fire. This incident is part of a broader surge in bandit attacks across northwestern Nigeria, where gangs frequently raid villages, kidnap residents for ransom and steal livestock. Authorities have not yet responded to requests for comment.
Why it matters
The massacre highlights the escalating bandit threat in northwestern Nigeria and the vulnerability of civilians even under military protection.
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