US EditionNigeria: How Bandits Killed 38 Villagers in Zamfara After Collecting Ransom
KAURA NAMODA, ZAMFARA STATE, NIGERIA, JUL 29 – Despite a ransom payment of 50 million naira, 38 of the abducted hostages died from torture, malnutrition, or execution during nearly three months in captivity by armed bandits.
- Amid escalating violence in Zamfara State, the United Kingdom government reported that 38 hostages were killed despite a ransom of over N50 million paid in Banga Town, Kaura Namoda Local Government Area.
- About three months ago, armed bandits raided Kaura Namoda town and Banga village, abducting over 50, mostly women and children, and demanded N150 million before settling for N50 million.
- On Saturday, the bandits released only 18 of the hostages, while the remaining 38 were reportedly confirmed dead in captivity.
- Authorities pledged continued collaboration with security agencies to curb banditry, while Zamfara State Government described the killings as "barbaric, cowardly, and desperate" and called for military deployment.
- The incident underscores the escalating humanitarian toll on rural communities as the Anti-Kidnap Fusion Cell expands, despite Nigeria’s Department of State Service efforts, reported Sunday.
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