At least 25 women have been abducted by suspected bandits in Kurmi town, Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State, while on their way to attend a wedding ceremony.
In a separate incident, 19 people were abducted in Galadi, a town in Tsafe Local Government Area of the state, with several others sustaining injuries during the nighttime attack.
Both attacks have caused fear and anxiety among residents in the affected communities.
Zamfara State has been experiencing a series of violent attacks in recent years, with rural areas often targeted by armed groups.