At least 39 residents of Magamin Diddi in Maradun Local Government Area of Zamfara State have been abducted by armed bandits during a community dialogue held with the parents of a suspected bandit leader, the police have said.
The spokesperson for the state police command, Yazid Abubakar, in a statement on Monday, said the command had begun investigations to rescue the victims.
According to the statement, a report from the Divisional Police Officer of Maradun Division indicated that a letter was submitted by the District Head of Magamin Diddi on Monday, at about 1100hrs, reporting a mass abduction that occurred on June 7, 2026, at about 1500hrs.
It stated that 47 residents of Magamin Diddi mobilised themselves and proceeded to Fadama Forest within the area to meet the parents of a notorious bandit leader, identified as Jimo Smally, in what was described as an attempt at reconciliation and peaceful engagement.
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