Terrorists attack community in popular northern state, kill 5, burn down several houses, details emerge

Five people were killed and several houses set ablaze in a brutal attack on Dayau village, located in the Kaura Namoda Local Government Area of Zamfara State.

The Sunday night attack, carried out by suspected terrorists, also resulted in the destruction of shops and food silos in the village.

Terrorists engage in hours-long attack

Residents while sharing their harrowing experiences revealed that the terrorists, armed and riding on motorcycles, initially approached the village through the Kungurki axis, Premium Times.

They were confronted by vigilantes and members of the Community Protection Guards (CPG), leading to an intense hour-long firefight.

However, the attackers withdrew, only to return later that night, Naguard reported.

One resident, identified as Shamsu, described the events:

“The terrorists came through the Kungurki axis on their motorcycles but were confronted by our vigilante members and CPG.

“They fought for over an hour, then they withdrew. But later, around 10:00 p.m., they returned.”

Terrorists burn victims, and homes to ashes

Upon their return, the attackers launched a brutal assault, firing indiscriminately and setting fire to homes, shops, and food storage silos.

According to Shamsu,

“Four houses were burnt down, and the five people were killed. The terrorists burnt our people to ashes. They also destroyed shops and food silos to make life even harder for us.”

Another resident voiced frustration over the lack of timely military response.

“The village is not far from Kaura Namoda town, and even Sbain Gari, where soldiers and other security agents are stationed. We made several calls to the authorities, but no help arrived.”

Source » msn.com