Bandits kill two Zamfara officials over alleged payments to rival group
Three officials of Talata-Mafara Local Government Area in Zamfara State have come under attack by bandits. Habibu Jangebe and Alhaji Jamilu Sani were reportedly killed after being accused of paying money to the Lakurawa terrorist group. The bandits were said to have abducted the two officials and later killed them in protest over being excluded from payments. The local government chairman, Yahaya Yari, has denied any collaboration with terrorists.
What happened
- Bandits killed Habibu Jangebe and Alhaji Jamilu Sani of Talata-Mafara Local Government for allegedly paying the Lakurawa group.
- The victims were reportedly abducted on May 18, 2026, while traveling from Jangebe to the local government headquarters.
- Yahaya Yari refuted claims that the council favored the Lakurawa group, calling the allegations baseless.
- He stated that only the Civilian Joint Task Force from Borno State receives support from the local government.
- The Zamfara State Government, under Governor Dauda Lawal, maintains a policy of no negotiation with terrorists.
