By Isiaka Mustapha, Editor-in-Chief, People’s Security Monitor

Eleven members of a family have been burnt to death after suspected bandits invaded their residence in Gidan Taba village, Dosara Birnin Kaya Ward, Maradun Local Government Area of Zamfara State.

The horrific incident, which occurred on Saturday night, has plunged the community into mourning and heightened fears over the persistent security challenges confronting the area.

The spokesperson of the Zamfara State Police Command, DSP Yazid Abubakar, confirmed the attack, explaining that the assailants forced all members of the household into a single room before setting it ablaze, killing all 11 occupants.

The victims were members of the family of Mallam Muhammadu Sani, who reportedly belonged to a local vigilante group operating in the area. Sani was said to have resisted the activities of bandits, allegedly making him and his family targets of retaliation.

Meanwhile, the police command said security operatives were pursuing the perpetrators, while efforts were ongoing to restore normalcy and strengthen security in the affected community.