Insecurity: Bandits reportedly block highway in Zamfara

Armed bandits have reportedly blocked the Isa-Shinkafi highway in Zamfara State, elevating issues over the security of motorists and different highway customers.

The incident was disclosed on Monday by D English Alhaji, a battle reporter and advocate of a secure society, in a put up on Facebook.

Alhaji, in a short state of affairs report from the state, wrote: “Bandits have blocked d Isa to shinkafi highway in Zamfara state.”

However, particulars of the reported blockade, together with the precise location, the variety of armed males concerned and whether or not travellers have been attacked or kidnapped, weren’t instantly obtainable.

Zamfara is among the many states in Nigeria’s North-West area which have confronted persistent safety challenges involving armed bandits, with communities and highway customers often uncovered to assaults, kidnappings and different prison actions.

The insecurity has disrupted transportation, farming and business actions in a number of components of the area, whereas residents and travellers proceed to face issues over their security on main roads.

As of the time of submitting this report, there was no official assertion from the police or different safety companies confirming the reported blockade or asserting measures to revive motion alongside the highway.