Bandits Kill Motorist, Abduct Two Zamfara LG Officials, Injure Hajj Officer In Daylight Attack

SaharaReporters gathered that the attackers specifically targeted a vehicle conveying local government officials before whisking away two victims into the bush.

Bandits have killed a driver, abducted two local government officials and injured another person during a deadly attack along Tashar Lawali Road in Talata Mafara Local Government Area of Zamfara State.

The attack occurred at about 11:20 a.m. on May 18, 2026, when heavily armed assailants suspected to be bandits reportedly blocked the road near Jangebe District and opened fire on motorists and commuters passing through the area.

SaharaReporters gathered that the attackers specifically targeted a vehicle conveying local government officials before whisking away two victims into the bush.

Among those abducted were Jamilu Sani, identified as the Director of Planning in Talata Mafara Local Government Area, and Muslimu Habibu, a councillor representing Jangebe Ward.