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Zamfara Attack: Council chair says 12 family members killed
Zamfara council chair reports 12 family members killed in Gidan Taba attack.
In brief
Zamfara council chair reports 12 family members killed in Gidan Taba attack. Maradun council chairman Sanusi Dosara says 12 family members died in a fire attack on Gidan Taba village in Zamfara State on November 9, 2026. Originally reported by Premium Times Nigeria.
Zamfara Attack Report
Maradun council chairman Sanusi Dosara says 12 family members died in an attack on Gidan Taba village on November 9, 2026.
Victims Include Women and Children
The victims included a father, his wives, and young children according to council chairman Sanusi Dosara.
Attack Details
Suspected bandits set fire to a room after occupants refused to open the door during the attack.
Fire Cause of Death
Council chairman Sanusi Dosara said deaths were due to intense heat from the fire, not direct flame contact.
Abductions Reported
Several residents were abducted during the raid with local vigilantes rescuing some captives after gunfire.
Conflicting Death Tolls
Reports differ on death toll: council chair says 12, LEADERSHIP reports 11, and Daily Post cites 13.
Victim Background
Muhammadu Sani was associated with a local vigilante group and targeted for resisting armed groups.
Targeted for Resistance
A resident named Ibrahim Tukur said Sani was specifically targeted for disrupting criminal operations and denying free movement.
Recent Attack Context
This attack follows another deadly assault on November 3 where eight security personnel were killed.
Security Response
Zamfara State Police Command confirmed the attack but did not provide casualty figures or details about abductions.
No Further Clarification
Efforts to get more details from police spokesperson Yazid Abubakar were unsuccessful.
The essence
Maradun council chairman Sanusi Dosara says 12 family members died in a fire attack on Gidan Taba village in Zamfara State on November 9, 2026.
