Gusau, Zamfara State | July 19, 2025
In yet another tragic episode of banditry in Zamfara State, nine people — including the Commander of the Zamfara Community Protection Guards (ZCPG), Garba Dogo, and five other members of the outfit — have been killed in a fresh attack by armed bandits.
The assault, which occurred in one of the state’s volatile rural communities, has thrown the area into mourning and renewed calls for urgent and sustained security interventions in the region.
Local sources confirm that the victims were ambushed while on routine surveillance, and were overwhelmed by the superior firepower of the attackers. Three civilians were also reportedly caught in the crossfire.
The Zamfara Community Protection Guards, a security outfit launched by the state government to bolster local defense efforts, has been on the front lines of battling bandit incursions and protecting remote communities.
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This latest attack underscores the escalating security crisis in Zamfara and the challenges faced by local security networks battling well-armed criminal elements.
State authorities are yet to officially comment on the attack, but residents and community leaders are demanding a swift response from both state and federal governments.
Security operatives have reportedly been deployed to the affected area, and investigations are underway to track down the assailants.
