# Zamfara Attack: Council chair says 12 family members killed

> Zamfara council chair reports 12 family members killed in Gidan Taba attack.
- Title: Zamfara Attack: Council chair says 12 family members killed
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: Premium Times Nigeria — https://premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/923806-zamfara-attack-council-chair-says-12-family-members-killed.html
- Author: Ogalah Dunamis
- Published: 2026-11-09T04:31:54+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: breaking, zamfara state, maradun local government area, gidan taba village, sanusi dosara, family members killed, attack, fire, abductions, nigerian security forces, zamfara state police command, news
## 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.
## Key takeaway

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.