Violent terrorists have abducted 24 people from Maradun, the hometown of Nigeria's Minister of Defence, Bello Matawalle, in Zamfara, northwest Nigeria.
Terrorists besieged the minister's town for hours on April 26, going door to door and raiding people's homes. During the midnight attack, the gunmen reportedly ransacked several homes in the town, but avoided entering the private residence of the minister, who served as governor until last year.
Three residents were killed and 24 others were kidnapped in the attack.
Tukur Bhoi, one of the minister's neighbors in Maradun, told HamAngle that some militants were stationed at Matawalle's apartment “to prevent attacks on the house by newcomers.” Ta.
The looters abducted many people from the neighborhood, causing fear and concern in the neighborhood. Those abducted include 13 people from Ali Mai Alura's household, eight from Lawali S. Kaya Tambari's household, and three residents from Usman Lamido and Murtala Zakhara's household. It is.
The Tshafe, Maru and Maradun areas of Zamfara have recently seen a spate of violent attacks. According to witnesses, the criminal group mobilized several terrorists on the streets of Maradun to launch the latest attack.
“This is too bold. It was almost an hour later that the security forces showed up to respond to the attack. The armed men swarmed and blocked every corner that could lead to the minister's house,” said a resident of Maradun. Rabiu Balarabe told HamAngle.
HumAngle contacted Zamfara Police Public Relations Officer Yazid Abubakar for comment on the recent attack. He still hasn't responded to our calls or texts.
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