x

Fresh attacks in Zamfara claims 21 lives

From Abba Kabara, Gusau.

Suspected armed bandits Yesterday night launched another attack on Sabon Garin Dutsen Kura community of Tsafe local government of Zamfara, allegedly killing twenty one people.

A community member who talked on condition of unanimity, narrates that the bandits besieged the village at about 12pm and surrounded the community and begun shooting indiscriminately, leaving twenty one victims dead.

The witness discloses that “currently, all the members of the community have fled to neighbouring towns for safety.

It would ne recalled that Tsafe local government has for over three weeks been experiencing persistent and coordinated bandits attacks and mass killings of innocent peasants farmers.

The spokesman of the state police command SP Shehu Muhammad said the police is still compiling information on the incidence and will avail the press in due course.

Hot this week

FCTA, IHS Launch Clean-Air Project, Distribute 5,000 Gas Cooking Cylinders to Mothers in FCT

By Joyce Remi-BabayejuThe Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA),...

Wike Congratulates Fayose at 65, as Valuable Brother, Friend

By Joyce Remi-BabayejuThe FCT Minister, Barr. Nyesom Wike,...

North-Central APC Forum Condemns Plateau APC Protest Against Governor Mutfwang’s Defection

By Israel Adamu, JosThe North-Central All Progressives Congress (APC)...

Bayelsa Deputy Governor Urges NESREA to Intensify Action on Environmental Pollution

By Amgbare Ekaunkumo, YenagoaBayelsa State Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence...

Maikaya Unveils Data-Driven Youth Employment Plan as Consultations Intensify in Nasarawa

By Abel Zwanke, LafiaDr. Muhammed Musa Maikaya, development advocate...

Senator Lalong Celebrates Wife Regina on Her Birthday, Praises Her Humanitarian Impact

By Achadu Gabriel, KadunaSenator Simon Bako Lalong, who represents...

KADMAM Calls for Mandatory CPR Training in School Curriculum

By Achadu Gabriel, KadunaThe Maternal Accountability Mechanism in Kaduna...

NPA Denies Alleged N57bn Contract Diversion, Says Award Letters Are Fake

By Achadu Gabriel, KadunaThe Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has...

Related Articles

Popular Categories

spot_imgspot_img