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Suspected terrorists on Saturday night killed a 60-year-old man, Malam Rilwanu Liman, and kidnapped several persons, including five members of the All Progressives Party (APC) in Zamfara State.
The incident occurred around 10pm in Kaura Namoda Local Government Area, with many residents moved to an unknown location.
The kidnapped politicians, according to an online news site, included chairman of Dan Isah ward, Yahaya Sani Dogon Kade, and his Sakajiki Ward colleague, Bello Dealer.
The kidnapped local politicians were said to have been going to Marafa, to meet the Senator representing Zamfara West Senatorial District, Abdulaziz Yari.
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Their convoy was said to have been ambushed and the five victims whisked away by the gunmen.
Armed criminals also invaded Munki village in Wurno Local Government Area of Sokoto State around 1:15am and kidnapped an unspecified number of persons.
In Katsina, terrorists reportedly kidnapped four students from Paris Quarters, behind the Federal University, Dutsinma.
Security expert, Zagazola Makama, in a post on his verified X account, said the attack occurred about 2:20am on Sunday, adding that the gunmen stormed the quarters and whisked away the victims identified as Wali Kayode, 25, Fahad Muhammad, 20, Emmanuel (surname unknown), and a yet-to-be identified person.