Zamfara Bandits Kill Political Leader After Collecting N15m Ransom, Months After Abduction Armed bandits in Zamfara State have killed Hon. Mu’azu Zannan Gwashi, a local political leader abducted on July 22, 2025, despite collecting a negotiated N15 million ransom. The attackers initially demanded N30 million before reducing it, only to later insist on the full amount after receiving the first payment. Gwashi remained in captivity for about five months before his death was confirmed by community sources. The incident highlights the worsening insecurity in Zamfara, where kidnappings and violent attacks by armed groups remain rampant despite ongoing security operations. #ZamfaraInsecurity #BanditryNigeria #KidnappingCrisis