Residents of Bungudu Local Government Area of Zamfara State are in a state of terror as bandits attacked the community, destroying houses, killed many including the village head.
A resident identified as Alhaji Shittu Otman disclosed that the bandits raided the community and shot sporadically which led to the death of many.
He also asserted that they searched every house and killed whoever they saw and out of fear inhabitants fled into the bush for safety.
“They came this afternoon around 1.00pm and began to check houses and shot whoever they saw.
“Many residents ran into the bush, while several others sustained gunshot injuries
“However, with the combined efforts of the local vigilantes and the security operatives, some of the abducted residents were rescued.
“The armed men were intercepted at a spot near Karakkai community. The security operatives mobilised and the local vigilante helped to block their passage.
“After a heavy gunfight, the armed criminals abandoned some of the abducted victims, while they fled with others,”
