At least 13 members of the same family have reportedly been killed in a horrifying attack by suspected bandits in Gidan Taba community, Maradun Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
The incident reportedly occurred on Saturday night, November 7, 2026, when the attackers allegedly invaded the community, locked the family members inside a room and set their house on fire.
The victims were identified as Sani Ɗanwawo and 12 other members of his family, all of whom were reportedly burnt to death in the inferno.
According to a report by Daily Post, the incident was disclosed on Sunday by Bakatsine, a security and conflict reporter who monitors developments in Nigeria’s North-West region.
The attackers allegedly ensured that the occupants could not escape before setting the building ablaze, resulting in the deaths of all 13 family members.
The circumstances surrounding the attack remain unclear, while further details about the identities of the other victims have yet to emerge.
As of the time of filing this report, official confirmation from the Zamfara State Police Command had not been established.
The tragic incident adds to the growing security concerns in Zamfara State and other parts of Nigeria’s North-West, where armed groups have continued to launch deadly attacks on rural communities, killing residents, abducting people and destroying properties.
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