Bandits abduct 39 Zamfara ‘elders’ after failed reconciliation meeting

Bandits abduct 39 Zamfara ‘elders’ after failed reconciliation meeting

Thirty-nine elders from Zamfara State remain captive after a reconciliation meeting with bandit leader Jammo failed. A 50-member committee from Magamin Diddi village met Jammo, but he took 39 hostage, releasing 11. Local officials confirmed the incident, stating the government opposes reconciliation with bandits. Jammo reportedly demands N24 million for recovered rifles.

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