At least 30 armed bandits have been killed in an ambush carried out by local vigilante members in the Dansadau district of Maru Local Government Area, Zamfara State.

The operation, which occurred around 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 4, was confirmed by intelligence sources quoted by counter-terrorism expert Zagazola Makama. The bandits were reportedly on their way to launch an attack on a nearby village when they were intercepted by members of the local vigilante group known as Yansakai, who had strategically laid in wait on the outskirts of the town.

“A fierce gun battle ensued, leading to the death of the suspected attackers,” Makama reported.

During the confrontation, the vigilantes also recovered 16 motorcycles allegedly used by the bandits.

In a separate but related development, security personnel discovered the body of a local Community Protection Guard (CPG) member, Ashiru Dawa, who had previously been abducted by suspected bandits. His remains were found around 6:00 a.m. in the Gidan Kano area on the same day.


According to reports, the body was taken to a nearby hospital for an autopsy before being released to his family for burial in accordance with Islamic rites.

Security experts note that these incidents underscore the escalating security challenges in Zamfara State, where local vigilante groups have increasingly resorted to self-defense amid relentless attacks by armed groups.

Efforts to restore peace and security in the state continue, with authorities and community-led initiatives working in tandem to combat the persistent threat of banditry.

Acidosis:
Bandits in the north. Hunters in Southern Nigeria. It is well.

All of a sudden, vigilantes with dane guns are now confronting over 30 bandits wielding "AK-47s" ? Over to you people, our esteemed Southern intellectuals.

Agbegbaorogboye:
Bandits or hunters
Somebody check well pls

Ayiba0911:
How do we in the South differentiate the Terrorists/ Kidnappers from the Hunters since all are armed?

Are they hunters in the South and Terrorists in the North?

iwaeda:



https://www.vanguardngr.com/2025/04/vigilante-members-ambush-bandits-kill-30-in-zamfara/

seaenergy:


Is unacceptable to us, you can't kill hunters travelling to Kano and labeled them bandits.

Even if they are bandits, they should be handed to police for investigation, you can't take law into your hands.

The killers must face the law