Baby killed, mother abducted—locals describe the raid as “one of the most horrifying in recent weeks
Suspected bandits launched a deadly attack on Zagami community in Yankara Ward, Faskari Local Government Area, late Wednesday night, killing scores and abducting several inhabitants, including women and children. According to security analyst Bakatsine on X, the assailants stormed the village at around 8 p.m. and “opened fire indiscriminately.” Tragically, a three‑day‑old baby was reportedly killed during the raid, while the infant’s mother was taken captive.
The full extent of casualties and number of abductees remains unclear, but residents described the incident as “one of the most horrifying in recent weeks.” Local voices are urgently calling on government and security agencies to intervene and bolster protection for vulnerable rural communities. Authorities have yet to release an official statement on the incident.