A lawmaker representing the Kaura Namoda and Birnin Magaji federal constituency of Zamfara State, Hon. Aminu Sani Jaji, has provided a chilling account of horrific acts allegedly committed by bandits, including the feeding of newborn twins to dogs.
Speaking to journalists, Jaji, who previously chaired the House Committee on National Security and Intelligence, recounted the tragic story of a pregnant woman who was abducted from her community in Zamfara. He detailed how, after giving birth to twins in captivity, the bandits callously threw the infants to dogs, which devoured them.
“A pregnant woman was abducted. She gave birth to twins after getting back to twins while she was in captivity. Then the leader of the bandit took the twins. Then he threw them to his dog. The dog ate the twins one by one, where are we?” he lamented.
He emphasised the urgent need for action, stating, “This is something that we need to rise to the occasion. We need to speak to ourselves. I said earlier, whether it is micro or micro-operation, so certainly something must be done. These are not just stories. These are the everyday realities of our people. Our people are no longer safe, they cannot farm, they cannot trade, and many are internally displaced, unrecognised by both the state and federal governments.”
In a further disturbing account, Jaji described the tragic fate of an epileptic boy who was killed by bandits after he fell during a seizure. “The bandit demanded the boy be brought to him to be executed. The father, out of desperation, begged his son to surrender to save the rest of the family. The boy agreed and was shot dead,” he recounted.
Jaji called on the federal government to intensify efforts in addressing the escalating insecurity in Zamfara, which has severely impacted governance in the region. He expressed dissatisfaction with President Bola Tinubu’s administration, arguing it was failing to protect citizens and secure their livelihoods.
“Now, we are failing those who believed in us. Our people can’t access their farms. Their economy has collapsed. We have many internally displaced persons (IDPs) who are not even recognised by the federal or state governments,” he stated.
Zamfara State has been plagued by waves of insecurity, resulting in widespread kidnappings, fatalities, and the destruction of agricultural land. In a recent incident, it was reported that 20 people were killed in Gobirawa Chali, Maru Local Government Area, by marauding bandits.
Amnesty International reported, “On 24 April 2025, around mid-day, gunmen invaded Gobirawa Chali of Dan Gulbi district, Maru LGA of Zamfara State, and killed over 20 people. Dozens were severely injured. The gunmen, who arrived at the village on dozens of motorcycles, went on a house-to-house killing spree.”
The ongoing violence has left communities living in constant fear, with many requiring armed escorts for safety. Promises to curb the attacks have thus far proved ineffective, as banditry continues to plague the region.
