In Zamfara State, marauding insurgents perpetrated a bold onslaught on the Divisional Headquarters of the Nigerian Police stationed in Zurmi town, which serves as the nerve center of Zurmi Local Government Area of the state. The insurgents reportedly invaded the town during the twilight hours of Sunday, resulting in the lamentable demise of seven individuals, including a valiant police officer.
A native of Zurmi town, Babangida Zurmi, disclosed to mediaplusng.com that communication with his kinsfolk proved futile as of 9:45 PM, as most of their mobile devices were unresponsive, signifying the pandemonium and disruption sown by the onslaught.
According to sources divulging to mediaplusng.com, the insurgents targeted Zurmi town in retribution for the slaying of two individuals by indigenous vigilantes in the vicinity. The assault culminated in the conflagration of numerous establishments and the utter decimation of the Divisional Headquarters of the Nigerian Police in Zurmi.
In another harrowing development, a distinct faction of insurgents operating in Maradun Local Government Area has claimed the lives of four individuals and abducted several others. The victims reportedly fell prey while engaged in vegetation clearance along the thoroughfare, with the insurgents indiscriminately unleashing volleys of gunfire upon innocent civilians.
The ambush orchestrated by the insurgents extended to travelers along Maradun Road, where they launched assaults and seized numerous commuters, instilling dread and insecurity among the indigenous populace.
Yazid Abubakar, the spokesperson of the Nigerian Police in Zamfara State, verified the assaults to mediaplusng.com during a telephonic exchange. While acknowledging the tragic occurrences, he conveyed that he was still in the process of procuring further details regarding the assault on the Divisional Headquarters in Zurmi town.
The spate of incursions by marauding insurgents in Zamfara State underscores the enduring security predicaments confronting the region, as unsuspecting civilians and law enforcement operatives persistently endure the indiscriminate violence and lawlessness propagated by nefarious elements.
The Zamfara State administration and security agencies are anticipated to redouble their endeavors to curtail the activities of marauding insurgents and reinstate peace and stability to the embattled regions. The welfare and security of residents take precedence, necessitating proactive measures to address the underlying causes of insecurity and forestall further loss of lives and property.
