Police Repulse Bandits Attempt to Invade Maru in Zamfara

From Abdulrahaman Abdullahi

The Zamfara State Police Command has foiled an attempted invasion of Maru metropolis by armed bandits who planned for mass abduction in the early hours of Sunday, 28th December 2025.

A statement by the Command spokesperson DSP Yazid Abubakar said, Acting on timely intelligence, a joint security team comprising the Police, Military, Community Protection Guards, and Vigilante Groups swiftly engaged the attackers, forcing them to retreat with suspected gunshot injuries.

DSP Yazid Abubakar also revealed that, no casualties or abductions were recorded and the Security has since been reinforced in Maru and surrounding areas.

The Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Balarabe Maikaba assured the public of the Command’s commitment to safeguard lives and property, urging continued public cooperation.