Zagazola Makama, a security analyst and counter-insurgency expert in the Lake Chad region, revealed this information in a video shared on X, formerly known as Twitter.
The terrorists have also issued threats against the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), referring to them as “Yan Red Cross” and accusing them of collaborating with the military to attack the terrorists in their hideouts.
A member of the armed group stated in the Hausa language: “We want to make it clear that we are back to reclaim the territories we lost to unbelievers.
As for you, Red Cross, you might be happy because they supplied you with weapons, but understand that you cannot prevail against Islam.
We rely on the strength of Allah, and with his power, we will triumph.”
In a related incident, Abbas Tajudeen, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, condemned the killing of two individuals during a bandit attack in the Kofar Gayan area of Zaria, Kaduna State.
The bandits entered the area, killing two people and attempting to abduct others, but their kidnapping efforts were unsuccessful.
Abbas, who represents Zaria Federal Constituency, emphasized the importance of safeguarding the lives of Nigerians and called on security forces to enhance their efforts in protecting lives and property.
He deemed the recent killings, occurring shortly after the collapse of parts of Zaria Central Mosque, as unfortunate, barbaric, and reprehensible.
Abbas urged for a thorough investigation into the heinous act to identify those responsible.
Furthermore, the Democracy Watch Initiative (DWI) has urged the Federal Government to declare a state of emergency in Zamfara State to address the escalating incidents of kidnapping and killings.
The coalition of Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), focused on promoting good governance in the North, expressed concern over the deteriorating security situation in Zamfara over the past two months.
In a statement from Kaduna, the Coordinator of DWI and its affiliates, Muhammad Sanusi, lamented the disturbing pattern of violence by bandits since June, which has led to alarming instances of rape, displacement, kidnappings for ransom, and loss of lives.
The situation has grown dire, with the state capital, Gusau, on the brink of being completely overrun by bandits.
