Terror in Zamfara: Kidnapping Crisis Intensifies in Northwest Nigeria

A recent attack in Gana town, Zamfara, Nigeria, saw 46 people kidnapped, amid intensified violence from armed gangs. The attackers, termed as 'bandits,' set fires and caused chaos. While previous victims were freed after ransom payments, the latest incident underscores ongoing security challenges in the region.

A recent raid has resulted in the abduction of at least 46 people, including women and children, in the town of Gana, located in Nigeria's northwest Zamfara state. Witnesses and a local traditional leader reported the incident.

The attack took place at around 2200 GMT on Sunday, following another mass kidnapping event last month in the same state. Villagers described a chaotic scene with gunmen on motorbikes firing shots and setting fire to homes and businesses.

The region has faced a series of violent incidents orchestrated by armed gangs, locally known as bandits, who kidnap residents for ransom. In this recent attack, intervention by government security forces helped prevent further destruction.

(With inputs from agencies.)