Security analyst Bakatsine reported on X on Saturday that the attackers, described as heavily armed, stormed the village around 6:00 p.m., setting multiple houses ablaze.

At least four residents of Gwargwaba village in Nahuce District, Bungudu Local Government Area of Zamfara State were killed on Thursday evening when armed bandits attacked the community.

Security analyst Bakatsine reported on X on Saturday that the attackers, described as heavily armed, stormed the village around 6:00 p.m., setting multiple houses ablaze.

“Four residents were caught in their homes and lost their lives in the fire. In addition, the attackers destroyed food supplies and killed and burned villagers’ livestock,” Bakatsine wrote.

The attack reportedly came after the villagers refused to pay unlawful levies demanded by the bandits, angering the assailants and prompting the violent retaliation.

“On Thursday evening around 6pm, bandits armed with sophisticated weapons stormed Gwargwaba village in Nahuce District, Bungudu LGA of Zamfara State. Four residents were burned alive in their homes, while houses, food stores and livestock were set ablaze. The assault followed the villagers’ refusal to pay illegal levies imposed by the bandits,” Bakatsine added.

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