 At least 50 people have been abducted from Maradun local government in Zamfara state. Mohamed Shehul, the state PPR, all confirmed the incident, saying four residents were also killed during the attack. Shehul said the gunmen came in large number when they invaded the community around midnight on Sunday. The police spokesman said tactical operatives have been deployed to the community. We gather that Yakubu, Elkana, the Zamfara commissioner of police, has ordered an immediate search and rescue operation for the victims. In the wake of this latest attack, the commissioner has urged residents to remain calm.