Tragic Incident in Defence Minister Mattawale’s Hometown Leaves 2 Dead
The peaceful town of Maradun in Zamfara state, hometown of Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, was recently besieged by bandits.
In the early hours of Friday, the bandits launched a brutal attack resulting in the loss of two lives and the kidnapping of approximately 30 individuals.
Reports indicate that the bandits initiated the assault around 2:00 am, unleashing gunfire and pillaging the residents' homes for a span of two hours.
While the exact count of the abducted victims remains unknown, it is estimated to be around 30, encompassing women, children, and men based on the number of affected households.
A local chief, whose residence was targeted by the bandits, expressed deep concerns regarding the escalating insecurity within the town.
Recalling the harrowing experience, ...