By Uzair Adam
Reports coming from northwest Nigeria have shown that bandits attacked the Moriki community in Zamfara State on Wednesday night, abducting over 10 residents and demanding a ransom of N50 million.
The attack has further intensified the sense of insecurity in the area.The Zamfara State Police Command, through its spokesperson ASP Yazid Abubakar, confirmed the incident.
He stated that the Commissioner of Police has ordered immediate action to rescue the victims.
A resident of Moriki community shared with the BBC Hausa Service on Thursday that the bandits have been a constant threat to the community.
He revealed that they previously abducted other residents and claimed their cows were killed by a local commander.
During this latest attack, the bandits reportedly went from house to house, capturing people and setting a deadline for the ransom payment.
According to the resident, this isn’t the first time the bandits have attacked the community for ransom.
He recounted a recent incident where they extorted N20 million from the community, allowing locals access to their farms in return. “The community remains in a state of insecurity,” he said.