Army officer and policeman killed in Zamfara bandit attack
Several residents were kidnapped after bandits attacked Kasuwar Daji village in Zamfara State. An army officer and a policeman lost their lives during the incident, which also left two soldiers injured. Lt. Col. Olaniyi Osoba confirmed that the military forced the bandits to retreat and rescued nine abducted civilians. The area is now secured, and operations are ongoing to ensure community safety.
What happened
- The attack occurred at approximately 1:40 am on 2 August 2026 in Kasuwar Daji village.
- Bandits abducted an unspecified number of residents and killed an army officer and a policeman.
- Two soldiers were injured and evacuated for medical care; both are in stable condition.
- The military, police, and local vigilantes tried to repel the attack but were overwhelmed by the large number of bandits.
- Lt. Col. Olaniyi Osoba stated that the military forced the bandits to retreat, rescued nine civilians, and continues operations to secure the area.
