Bandits have reportedly k!lled Sani Danwawo and 12 members of his family in a horrifying attack on Gidan Taba community, Zamfara State.
The victims were allegedly locked inside their home and burnt alive after refusing to open the door to avoid being abducted.
The Saturday night attack has sparked outrage on social media, while other residents were reportedly injured or abducted.
A deadly bandit attack has claimed the lives of 13 members of one family in Gidan Taba community, Maradun Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The victims, including a man identified as Sani Danwawo, reportedly died after armed attackers locked them inside their home and set the building on fire on Saturday night.
The heartbreaking incident has thrown the community into mourning and triggered angry reactions from Nigerians on social media.
How bandits killed 13 family members in Zamfara
According to reports circulating on social media, the attackers stormed the community at night and targeted Danwawo and his relatives.
The family reportedly refused to open their door because they feared the armed men would abduct them. However, the attackers allegedly locked the family inside a room before setting it on fire.
Tragically, all 13 occupants died in the incident, leaving no survivors from the affected household.
Other residents were also reportedly caught up in the attack, with some sustaining injuries while others were abducted by the gunmen.
Community leads funeral prayers for victims
The tragedy has left residents devastated, with local community chairman Sanusi Ahmed Dosara reportedly describing the incident as heartbreaking.
Funeral prayers were held on Sunday as the community prepared to lay the victims to rest.
The killings have once again drawn attention to the insecurity affecting rural communities in northwestern Nigeria, where armed groups continue to terrorise residents through killings, kidnappings and attacks on homes.
Nigerians react to Zamfara family killing
The disturbing reports have generated emotional responses from Nigerians on X, with several users expressing anger, frustration and disbelief over the attack.
Some of the reactions gathered by Newsflashngr include:
@EricAyodel90479 wrote:
“Nigeria is not a country anymore”
@iambodunde wrote:
“Are these people humans? Do they have blood flowing through their veins? How in God’s world do you do this to your fellow human!
Jesus Christ!”
@liscolite wrote:
“Zamfara again?”
@ejjay125108 wrote:
“Zamfara is hell”
@MichaelUso… wrote:
“No! The deceased cannot just rest in peace like that! What was their offense to be a citizen of this country?”
@OtunbaJesu26 wrote:
“It is what their religion taught them…..”
Meanwhile, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has explained why bandits allegedly target ordinary Nigerians instead of politicians.
The Islamic cleric claimed the criminals fear being killed by the Nigerian Army and vigilantes if they stop their activities.
His remarks about giving bandits confidence and their alleged international sponsors have triggered angry reactions on social media.
Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has stirred fresh controversy after explaining why bandits target ordinary Nigerians rather than politicians during their attacks across the country.
Gumi, in a statement circulating on social media, claimed the criminals fear being killed by security forces if they abandon their activities. He also alleged that the bandits now have international sponsors.
Gumi explains why bandits attack ordinary Nigerians
The cleric attributed the attacks on ordinary citizens to what he described as the bandits’ fear of the Nigerian Army and local vigilantes.
According to him, the criminals believe they could face deadly consequences even if they surrender or attempt to stop their activities.
Gumi said this was why they allegedly chose to attack regular Nigerians instead of directing their operations at politician
In his words:
“Bandits told me they cannot stop, because they’ll be klled. Nigeria Army and vigilantes arrest and still kll them, why? That’s why they attack regular people, not politicians. We need to give the bandits confidence and reassurance. They now have int’l sponsors.” Continue reading here.
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