The Zamfara State Police Command has neutralised two bandits and recovered explosive devices in the Bungudu Local Government Area of the state.
In a statement released to newsmen on Tuesday, the spokesperson of the command, DSP Yazoo Abubakar said: “On 26th May, 2026, at about 0030hrs, a group of armed hoodlums invaded the Funture area of Rugar Buda Village via Nahuce District in Bungudu Emirate, shooting sporadically in an attempt to cause panic among residents”.
“Upon receipt of the report, Police operatives and other security personnel stationed in Nahuce swiftly mobilised and responded to the scene, where they engaged the bandits in a fierce gun duel”.
DSP Abubakar said during the encounter, two bandits were neutralised, forcing the remaining criminals to flee into the surrounding forest with possible gunshot injuries.
“Regrettably, a vigilante member identified as Kabiru Auwal, male, 35 years old, of Gwargwabe area, sustained a gunshot injury on his left hand, resulting in a fracture”.
