By Fatima Mukhtar
Tragedy struck in Zamfara State as bandits reportedly killed a newly wedded groom, identified as Muhammad Sani Maru, and abducted his wife along with six other guests during an attack in Maru town, the headquarters of Maru Local Government Area.
According to local sources, the assailants stormed the community late at night, shooting sporadically and causing panic among residents. The groom was said to have been shot dead while trying to protect his bride, who was later abducted alongside six of their wedding guests.
The attackers also reportedly looted shops and homes before fleeing into the forest with their victims.
A resident of the area, who pleaded anonymity for security reasons, described the incident as heartbreaking, saying, “The couple just got married over the weekend. We never imagined such a joyful event would turn into a tragedy.”
Security agencies in the state have yet to release an official statement on the incident, but sources said joint security operatives have intensified efforts to rescue the abducted victims and restore calm in the area.
Zamfara, one of the states worst hit by banditry in northern Nigeria, has continued to experience recurrent attacks despite ongoing military operations in the region.
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