By Sabiu Abdullahi
Residents of Bukkuyum in Zamfara State have reported that gunmen kidnapped over 150 people during a nighttime raid.
According to locals, several villages were attacked, forcing hundreds to flee their homes.
Hon. Sulaiman Abubakar Gumi, a federal lawmaker representing Gumi and Bukkuyum, confirmed the incident to the BBC. He stated that residents of Kurfa Ɗanya and Kurfan Magaji spent the night in fear, and that all inhabitants have now left their villages, seeking refuge in Bukkuyum town.
Hon. Gumi added that the Bukkuyum, Gumi, and Anka areas have long suffered from armed attacks and kidnappings for ransom.
He called on the federal government to prioritize security in Zamfara State.
“We see that the government is now focused on Borno due to the threat of Boko Haram’s resurgence, but we urge it to remember that Zamfara is also facing serious security challenges,” he said.
