Several farmers were reportedly killed and others injured in attacks by suspected bandits on communities in Zamfara State.
The incident occurred on Friday afternoon in Lugga, Gwabro and Gwammanan communities, where the victims were said to be clearing and preparing their farmlands ahead of the farming season.
The attack was disclosed on Sunday by Bakatsine, a journalist who reports on conflict and insecurity in Nigeria’s North-West region, in a post on X.
According to the report, the assailants attacked the farmers while they were working on their farms, resulting in multiple casualties. The exact number of those killed and injured was not immediately confirmed.
He wrote: “SAD NEWS: Yesterday afternoon, bandits reportedly killed several farmers and injured others in Lugga, Gwabro and Gwammanan communities in Zamfara State while they were clearing and preparing their farmlands.
“Beyond the tragic loss of lives, continued attacks on farmers threaten food production, livelihoods and economic stability. If insecurity keeps farmers away from their fields, Nigerians could face reduced harvests, rising food prices, increased hunger and deeper poverty in both rural and urban communities.
“How can a nation guarantee food security when those responsible for producing its food cannot safely access their farms?”
The latest incident adds to growing concerns over insecurity in rural communities across Zamfara State, where attacks by armed groups have continued to disrupt farming activities and threaten livelihoods.
Authorities had yet to issue an official statement on the reported attack as of the time of filing this report.
