BREAKING: Eight killed as bandits kidnap Taj Bank manager in Zamfara

Tragedy struck in Zamfara State as armed bandits launched a deadly attack, resulting in the death of eight individuals and the abduction of a Taj Bank branch manager, Mandir Laura.

According to reports, the assailants, numbering around fifteen, stormed the residence of the bank manager in the Rijiyar Gabas area on Monday night. They forcibly took him captive, leaving behind a scene of chaos and fear.

In a related incident, bandits targeted Faru Town in Maradun local government area, unleashing violence that claimed the lives of eight people. Residents recounted how the bandits besieged the town, instilling terror and wreaking havoc.

Furthermore, it was reported that numerous individuals were abducted by the assailants and taken into the nearby forest, adding to the anguish and uncertainty gripping the region.