On Wednesday night, bandits launched an attack on Moriki community in Zamfara State, abducting over 10 residents and demanding a ransom of N50 million.
Police spokesman ASP Yazid Abubakar confirmed the incident, stating that the Commissioner of Police has ordered immediate action to rescue the victims.
A resident of Moriki told the BBC Hausa Service on Thursday that the bandits had previously attacked the community, kidnapping locals and claiming that their cattle were killed by the community’s commander.
The resident described how the bandits went from house to house, abducting people
The resident described how the bandits went from house to house, abducting people and setting a deadline for the ransom payment.
The resident also revealed that the bandits frequently attack the community to kidnap people whenever they need money.
“Not long ago, they extorted N20 million from us to allow us access to their farms. The community is completely insecure,” the resident lamented.
