Suspected bandits attacked the residence of Bungudu Local Government Area chairman, Nura Umar Bungudu, in Zamfara State, killing two police officers and two vigilantes.The assailants stormed the town on Thursday night, overpowering security personnel with superior firepower.They abducted the chairman along with his wife and children, but security teams later rescued some of the children.

The resident who spoke to Daily Trust blamed informants and sophisticated weapons for the attackers' success, urging authorities to enhance security in vulnerable areas.Despite efforts by security operatives, the bandits escaped after executing their plan.The incident highlights ongoing challenges in combating banditry in Zamfara, where attacks often catch communities off guard due to lack of warnings.