By George OPARA
Bandits have killed two local government officials in Zamfara State during an attack along the Jangebe–Talata Mafara road.
The identified deceased were the Director of Planning in Talata Mafara Local Government Area, Jamilu Sani, and the councillor representing Jangebe Ward who were said to have been kidnapped on May 18, 2026, while travelling to the council headquarters for Hajj engagemens.
When contacted, Yahaya Yari, the Chairman of Talata Mafara Council area described the attack as tragic, disclosing that efforts to secure their release were unsuccessful.
He further explained that the attackers made it clear they were not interested in ransom and had vowed to kill anyone kidnapped from Jangebe community.
“The bandits informed us that they would not negotiate and that anyone taken from Jangebe would be killed”.
A reliable source said five occupants were travelling in a vehicle belonging to the Area Revenue Officer for Pilgrims Affairs, Sama’ila Ladan, when they were ambushed at a known flashpoint.
The attackers reportedly killed a village head at the scene after he resisted abduction, while the Area Revenue Officer was shot in the hand and left to die.
Two other occupants managed to escape into nearby bushes, while the Director of Planning was taken away and later killed.
The tragedy had sparked concerns over the worsening security situation in Jangebe and adjoining communities said to be under regular attacks.
Also, Yazid Abubakar, the state police spokesperson has confirmed the attack, pledging the resolve of the police operatives to be relentless in fighting crimes and criminalities in the state.
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