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Gunmen Abduct Over 150 in Zamfara, Rescue Efforts Underway

4/5/2026

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Nigerian security forces pursue gunmen who abducted over 150 residents from Kurfa Danya and Kurfan Magaji in Zamfara on April 4.
Umar Abubakar Faru, the local council chairman, says many victims were women and children, prompting evacuations.
The police confirmed the incident and are verifying the number of abducted.
A joint police and military team conducts ongoing rescue operations in the area.

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Nigerian security forces pursue gunmen who abducted over 150 residents from Kurfa Danya and Kurfan Magaji in Zamfara on April 4.
Umar Abubakar Faru, the local council chairman, says many victims were women and children, prompting evacuations.
The police confirmed the incident and are verifying the number of abducted.
A joint police and military team conducts ongoing rescue operations in the area.