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Bandits set ablaze district head’s palace in Zamfara

Friday, April 24, 2026

Bandits led by “Mai Rasha” launched a reprisal raid on the Yankuzo community in Tsafe, Zamfara, torching District Head Babangida Hamza’s palace and looting homes shortly after a military operation hit their hideouts. The attack heightened insecurity, destroyed local administration facilities and left residents fearing further violence.

Bandits have carried out a reprisal attack on Yankuzo community in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State, setting ablaze the palace of the district head, Babangida Hamza, and looting properties hours after a military offensive targeted their hideouts. The attackers, reportedly led by a figure identified as Mai Rasha, stormed the community on Tuesday […] Bandits set ablaze district head’s palace in Zamfara