Zamfara: 10,000 Displaced Residents Return to Zebri Community, Police Says

The Zamfara State Police Command has announced significant improvements in security across parts of the state, with residents of several communities previously displaced by bandit attacks beginning to return home. Police spokesperson DSP Yazid Abubakar attributed the progress to sustained security operations, collaboration between the state government and the judiciary, and engagement with community leaders before deploying mobile police personnel. He cited the Zebri community in Maradu LGA, where nearly 10,000 displaced residents have resettled, and Peggen Mahi, where over 10,000 have returned following the deployment of anti-kidnapping units.

Key Points:

Nearly 10,000 residents have returned to the Zebri community in Maradu LGA, while over 10,000 have resettled in Peggen Mahi after being displaced in 2025.
Kidnapping cases along major highways, particularly the Tsafe axis, have dropped significantly, from over 10 monthly incidents to rare occurrences.
The police adopted a strategy of engaging community leaders before deploying mobile police personnel to previously abandoned areas.
The Zamfara State judiciary was commended for accelerating trials of suspected bandits and informants.
Armoured Personnel Carriers provided by Force Headquarters supported the deployment of anti-kidnapping units.

As displaced residents return to their communities, the security gains in Zamfara suggest that sustained military operations and judicial collaboration may be yielding results, though long-term stability remains to be seen.

Sources: Daily Post