A tragic wave of violence swept through Morai town in Talata Mafara Local Government Area of Zamfara State on Monday night as terrorists launched a deadly assault, killing four individuals, including a former local government sole administrator, Saminu Morai.
In the course of the attack, several residents were also abducted, SaharaReporters has gathered.
Confirming the incident, a community member who spoke with SaharaReporters described the invasion as both shocking and devastating.
“Bandit attack Morai town in Talata Mafara local government of Zamfara state, killed former Talata Mafara local government sole administrator and 3 others. Many people were kidnapped,” the source stated.
He further disclosed that the attack unfolded late Monday night, sparking fear and confusion across the town.
“The name of the administrator is Saminu Morai. The attacked happened last night,” he added.
The aftermath of the killings prompted an immediate response from local authorities and traditional leaders.
According to the eyewitness, “And Emir of Talata Mafara together with DPO of Talata Mafara attended the funeral.”
The victims were buried on Tuesday in accordance with Islamic rites, following standard practice in such circumstances.
As of the time of filing this report, the Zamfara State Police Command had yet to issue an official statement on the incident.
The precise number of abductees and details about the attackers remain unconfirmed.
This latest attack underscores the ongoing insecurity plaguing Zamfara State—an epicenter of armed violence in northern Nigeria.
The region continues to endure repeated assaults by criminal gangs, commonly referred to as bandits, who execute mass kidnappings, murders, and village raids, often with minimal resistance from security forces.
With Monday’s incident, the toll of lives lost and families displaced continues to mount, deepening the climate of fear and vulnerability that defines life in many rural parts of Zamfara.
