Police Discover Over 30 Decomposed Bodies of Suspected Bandits in Zamfara

The Zamfara State Police Command said more than 30 decomposed bodies, believed to be those of neutralised bandits, were found in farmlands around Bukkuyum. A security operation launched on October 28, 2026, after an attempted attack on the town, led to exchanges of gunfire between the bandits and police working with local civil security groups. Police said the attackers were repelled and prevented from entering the town, but the actual casualty count remains subject to verification. A preliminary assessment suggests sustained operational pressure has prompted some remaining bandits to leave the state.