By: John Bassey, Zamfara.

The Zamfara state Police command under the leadership of CP Ahmad Muhammad Bello has reaffirmed commitment to overcome insecurity in all the 14th Local Government Areas as the command successfully repelled bandits attack in Maru and Bukkuyum through credible intelligence.

This was made known in a statement issued by DSP Yazid Abubakar, anipr Police Public Relations Officer for Commissioner of Police, Zamfara State Command, to Journalists in Gusau with the title, “We Are Determined to Overcome Insecurity in Zamfara State”

The above title is viewed as the Agenda of the new Zamfara CP Ahmad Bello as the Command successfully repelled two separate attacks by suspected armed bandits in Maru and Bukkuyum Local Government Areas of the State.

The statement read, on 9th April, 2026, at about 0730hrs, a group of suspected armed bandits riding approximately ten (10) motorcycles and armed with AK-47 rifles confronted a team of police personnel at a pin-down point along the Kadauri/Kizawa axis in Maru LGA.

The police operatives responded swiftly and engaged the assailants in a gun duel, effectively repelling the attack and forcing the bandits to retreat into the forest with suspected gunshot injuries.

During the encounter, one member of the Kadauri Vigilante Group sustained a gunshot injury and was immediately rushed to the General Hospital, Maru, where he is currently receiving treatment. Normalcy has since been restored in the area, while patrols and monitoring continue.

Similarly, on the same day at about 1345hrs, a large number of armed bandits bearing sophisticated weapons attacked Yar Galma Village in Bukkuyum LGA, shooting sporadically and causing panic among residents. In a swift response, a joint team of police personnel,and vigilantes, mobilized and engaged the attackers, forcing them to retreat into the forest with gunshot injuries.

However, during the encounter, four residents of Yar Galma sustained varying degrees of gunshot injuries. The victims were promptly evacuated to the General Hospital, Bukkuyum, for medical attention. Normalcy has also been restored in the area.

The Zamfara State Police Command reiterates its commitment to safeguarding lives and property and urges members of the public to continue supporting security agencies with credible and timely information.