Zamfara Circle Community Initiative has revealed that the security situation in the state has led to the kidnapping of 144 people, the killing of 24 others, and injuries to 16 residents across several local government areas.
This is as the attacks have taken another alarming turn, with fresh data revealing that 15 villages were attacked between the 4th and 10th of August 2025.
According to the Circle Community Initiative, the breakdown showed that the affected communities include Sabe, Tungar Yamma, Sauru, Lambasu, Dogon Madacci, Dankalgo, and Kwanar Kalgo in the Bakura Local Government Area.
It said that in the Tsafe Local Government Area, the attacks targeted Chediya, Kucheri, Yankuzo, and Katangar Gabas Bilbils.
The Circle Community Initiative further said that Mafara Local Government recorded incidents in Tabkin Rama, Matsafa, and Ruwan Gizo, while Rafin Jema in Gummi and the communities of Adabka and Masu in Bukkuyum were also affected.
It explained that the persistent wave of attacks underscores the urgent need for improved security measures to protect rural communities from armed groups operating in the state.
15 Zamfara villages attacked, 144 kidnapped in one week — Report
