Armed bandits have killed a driver and abducted two local government officials during an attack along Tashar Lawali Road in Talata Mafara Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The incident also left another person injured.
The attack occurred at approximately 11:20 a.m. on May 18, 2026, when suspected bandits blocked the road near Jangebe District and opened fire on motorists, according to reports.
Following a distress report, combined teams of the Nigeria Police Force, military personnel, and members of the Community Protection Guards (CPG) were immediately deployed to the scene.
Sources disclosed that the attackers abducted Jamilu Sani, identified as the Director of Planning in the local government area, and Muslimu Habibu, a councillor representing Jangebe Ward.
During the attack, Samaila Ladan, a registration officer with the Hajj Affairs Unit of the local government, sustained a gunshot wound to his right hand. He was rescued by security operatives and evacuated to a hospital for medical attention.
The driver of the vehicle, identified as Lawali Hakimi, reportedly died on the spot.
Security forces have commenced combing operations in the area to rescue the abducted victims and apprehend the attackers. Authorities said patrols have been intensified to prevent further attacks in the region.
