Suspected bandits attacked a convoy of travellers in Zamfara State, killing at least 10 people and injuring several others.
The incident occurred on Sunday evening, May 10, 2026, along the Magami–Dansadau road, forcing many travellers to flee into nearby bushes in search of safety.
A witness, Malam Aliyu, said the stretch of road around Dogon Santsi requires a heavy security presence due to persistent bandit attacks in the area.
“We were stranded for several hours waiting for security escorts before the attack occurred,” he said.
According to him, the bandits ambushed the convoy while security personnel were escorting travellers to Dansadau.
“The bandits attacked the security escorts on their way to Dansadau. They killed some security personnel, civilians, and members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), while several others sustained injuries,” he said.
Aliyu added that 10 deaths had been confirmed, while efforts were ongoing to locate other missing persons.
“We have confirmed 10 people dead, but the search for others is still ongoing,” he added.
Another traveller, Aminu Muhammad, said survivors had to wait for additional security reinforcement before injured victims could be moved to Gusau for treatment.
He also alleged that the bandits abducted an unspecified number of travellers during the attack.
However, he commended security operatives for their efforts in protecting the travellers.
