Police Discorver 30 Bodies of Bandits After Repelling Attack in Zamfara, 

Police operatives in Zamfara State have repelled a major attack by armed bandits in Bukuyum Local Government Area, discovering more than 30 bodies of the neutralized assailants in surrounding farmlands following a fierce gun battle.

In an official statement by DSP Yazid Abubakar, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, Zamfara State Command, said the clearance operation commenced on the 28 October, 2026, when the joint forces comprising the Zamfara State Police Command and local civil security outfits intercepted the criminal elements attempting an invasion of Bukuyum town. 

He noted that, the Operatives engaged the heavily armed attackers in an intense firefight, successfully defending the community and preventing any breach into the town.

According to the PPRO, despite facing superior enemy firepower, the joint security forces effectively held their ground, preventing potential loss of innocent lives, property destruction, and mass displacement of local residents.

DPS Yazid said, the discovery of over 30 bodies in nearby farmlands points to heavy casualties among the attackers, who are known to routinely evacuate their fallen members from combat zones. The police noted that the total number of bandit casualties remains subject to ongoing verification.

He added that, preliminary security assessments indicate that the intense operational pressure has forced surviving members of the bandit group to flee the state. The police command reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining clearance operations alongside partner agencies and stakeholders to eradicate banditry, boost public confidence, and secure the state.