The worst has happened to all 12 members of the same family, who locked themselves inside their house to escape invading criminals.
This was in the early hours of yesterday, with the victims belonging to the family of one Mallam Muhammadu Sani, of Dosara Birnin Kaya Ward, Gidan Taba village in Maradun Local Government Area of Zamfara State
He had gathered his relatives in a single room in an attempt to protect them from the attackers.
According to the source, the bandits ordered the occupants to open the door but, after they refused, set fire around the room, killing all 12 family members.
That deadly attack is still the topic of discussion amidst fear and anxiety in the neighbourhood.
Several other residents were also reportedly abducted during the raid, although the exact number of those kidnapped could not be immediately ascertained.
The 12 victims were buried this morning in accordance with Islamic rites, a source told Vanguard.
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There has been recurring bandit attacks and security concerns along the busy Gusau-Sokoto road, where commuters have continued to face threats from armed criminals.
Residents condemned the killings, describing the incident as barbaric, and called on security agencies and the Zamfara State Government to intensify efforts to protect lives and property.
As of the time of filing this report, security agencies had yet to issue an official statement on the attack.
