Zamfara State was on Friday thrown into mourning as bandits reportedly killed no fewer than 50 residents of Dutsin Dan Ajiya village, Anka Local Government area of the state. A resident of the village, who spoke on condition of anonymity, disclosed that the bandits, who carried sophisticated weapons, raided the village on Thursday night and shot sporadically. A 41-year-old resident of the village, Abdullahi Sani, also said three family members were killed in the attack. The attack came a day after the Zamfara State Government donated Armoured Personnel Carriers and a drone to security personnel to fight against banditry. In Katsina, the bandits killed 21 residents in Doma town, Faskari LGA on February 3.

Source: Punch February 21, 2026 14:30 UTC