Reported by: Ijeoma G | Edited by: Henry Owen
A tragic incident has rocked Tsafe Local Government Area in Zamfara State, where armed bandits murdered a respected community elder, Malam Sabiu Mai Shayi Tsafe, even after his family paid a ransom. The killing, which happened on Wednesday evening, has deepened fears among local farmers about the worsening insecurity threatening their lives and livelihoods across the North-West region.
Malam Sabiu was abducted earlier that day from his farm on the outskirts of Tsafe—a familiar location where he worked tirelessly to support his family. His relatives quickly organized a ransom payment, hoping to secure his safe release. However, hours later, the community was devastated when his body was discovered, signaling yet another brutal killing in a region already overwhelmed by violence.
Residents say this tragic event highlights the growing crisis that has turned once-fertile farmlands into dangerous battlegrounds. Many farmers have stopped working in their fields out of fear, risking food shortages and endangering the survival of rural families.
The community’s grief has sparked renewed calls for government accountability and stronger security measures. Local residents demand that security agencies do more to protect farmers from kidnappings, killings, and extortion that have become alarmingly frequent.
As attacks continue to rise, many ask: How can farmers safely continue working and living when their land has become a hotspot of violence? The region’s leaders and security agencies face mounting pressure to restore peace and safety to the farming communities.
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