A lawmaker from Zamfara State was on Tuesday attacked and brutally assaulted by an angry mob in Dansadau town, Maru Local Government Area of the state.
The incident, which was captured in a video now circulating widely on social media, shows the lawmaker being surrounded, beaten and humiliated by a crowd amid shouts and chaos. The exact cause of the attack has not been officially confirmed as of the time of filing this report.
Eyewitnesses said the mob accused the lawmaker of failing to address pressing security and welfare challenges in the area, particularly persistent banditry and poor living conditions affecting residents. Tensions reportedly escalated when the lawmaker arrived in the community, leading to the violent confrontation.
Security operatives were later said to have intervened to rescue the lawmaker and restore calm, though details of any arrests remain unclear. The condition of the lawmaker after the attack has also not been formally disclosed.
The incident has sparked widespread reactions online, with many condemning the violence while others called on elected officials to be more responsive to the needs of their constituents.
Authorities in Zamfara State are yet to issue an official statement on the incident, but investigations are expected to be launched to determine those responsible for the attack.
