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  • 16 killed, 40 abducted in Zamfara attack

    No fewer than 16 persons were killed and 40 abducted as bandits invaded Kawaye in Bagega village of Anka local government in Zamfara state at about 5pm on Tuesday.

    Several cars, houses and shops were burnt to ashes and an unspecified number of animals and foodstuffs carted away.

    Army Spokesman of operation Sharar Daji Major Clement Abiade confirmed the incident but disclosed to The Nation that the army could not be specific on the number of persons killed, the amount of property damaged and the number of persons injured at the time of compiling this report.

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    Abiade who also confirmed that it was a reprisal attack disclosed that the military attached to operation sharar daji were immediately deployed to the area and succeeded in killing five of the bandits, stressed that they are investigating and compiling the damage.

    He however disclosed that the army will interact with journalists on Thursday by 2pm.

     

  • 20 kidnapped by bandits in Zamfara

    Suspected bandits on the eve of yesterday’s election killed APC chairman Alhaji Yusuf A.D. of Dodon Daji ward in Tsafe Local Government area of Zamfara State.

    Locals say the town was cordoned off by the bandits at about 8pm but did not start shooting until they were sure there was no presence of any security personnel in the area.

    Details as at the time of compiling this report were sketchy but available information revealed that over twenty people were said to have been kidnapped.

    Police Public Relations Officer in Zamfara State, SP M. Muhammad Shehu, confirmed the incident on telephone.

    The PPRO disclosed that investigation is ongoing and police will do everything possible within the ambit of the law to bring the perpetrators to book.

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    The PPRO later confirmed that two people were killed in a tragedy that struck Yandoto town adding that the incident took place around 1:30 am when the APC chairman was killed.

    He added that the Commissioner of Police Celestine Okoye visited the area in the early hours of yesterday for an on the ground assessment. He urged people to be law abiding and called for calm.

    While reacting to the incident, the chairman of the local government council, Alhaji Aliyu Abubakar, described the assassination of the APC ward chairman as unfortunate.

    He linked the killing to the current security challenges facing the state.

  • 66 killed as bandits, villagers clash in Zamfara

    No fewer than 66 persons were killed on Tuesday during a clash between armed bandits and residents of Dan Jigba town in Zamfara state.

    Our correspondent gathered that about seven villagers were killed when bandits numbering over 180 stormed the town near Tsafe local government area.

    But the villagers mobilised and resisted the attack, which reportedly lasted for about four hours.

    At least 59 of the bandits were said to have been killed by the courageous villagers.

    Our correspondent noticed that three military vehicles with soldiers have arrived the town since Wednesday morning as the villagers also prepare for another round of resistance against the expected attackers.

    Acting Force Information Officer Major Clement K Abiade told our correspondent the military authorities were aware of the incident and had mobilised men to the scene.

    Read Also; Electoral materials intercepted in Zamfara

    One of the villagers, who identified himself as Chairman Malaha, told our correspondent on phone they were compelled to resist the bandits because they were tired of extortion.

    It was gathered that over 100 villagers were abducted recently by the bandits.

    Danjibga is a commercial town with many affluent people, making them an easy target for the bandits.

    Residents told our correspondent the bandits force abductees to pay as much as N5-15million.

    During a recent wedding ceremony, the bandits were said to have disguised as women and killed the family head before seizing over 15 women, who are said to have been in captivity for over 20 days.

    Our correspondent gathered the ruffled bandits were regrouping for another attack on the villagers, infuriated by the strong resistance during Tuesday’s attack.

  • Seven die in Zamfara attack

    The Zamfara State Police Command has confirmed the death of seven persons in fresh attack by gunmen at Gidan-Labbo village,  Maradun local government area of the state.

    The command spokesman, Muhammad Shehu, disclosed this in Gusau on Sunday.

    He said the unidentified bandits on Friday attacked people of Gidan Labbo village at Malikawa Forest while the victims were clearing their farm lands to prepare for this year’s rainy season.

    “As soon as we received the report, our men were deployed to the area. They discovered seven bodies,” he said.

    He said the command and other security agencies have already deployed security personnel to the area to maintain peace and stability.

    He urged people of the state to continue to support security agents with information on criminals to enable them take proactive measures.

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  • Attack: Northern governors visit Zamfara

    Attack: Northern governors visit Zamfara

    A delegation of Northern Governors’ Forum on Saturday paid a condolence visit to Zamfara to commiserate with people, especially Zurmi Emirate Council, over the recent massacre in the area.

    Some unidentified persons on Thursday shot and killed 40 persons in Birane village in Zurmi local government area of the state and injured many others.

    The forum’s Chairman, Governor Kashim Shettima of Borno, led the delegation, comprising the governors Aminu Tambuwal (Sokoto), Abubakar Bagudu (Kebbi), and Tanko Al-Makura (Nasarawa).

    At the palace of the emir of Zurmi, Shettima said they came on behalf of the people of Northern Nigeria to commiserate with Zamfara people over the attack.

    He described the attack as unfortunate and worrisome, adding: `It is very disheartening that some criminals decide to kill innocent people.’’

    Shettima prayed to Almighty Allah to reward the dead and give their families and relatives fortitude to bear their losses.

    He called on the people of the state to remain calm and continue to pray for Allah’s intervention to end the security challenges in the country.

    Shettima expressed the hope that with the efforts of the present administration, the country would overcome its security challenges.

    “We are, therefore, hoping that with these efforts, the current security challenges in the country, such as cattle rustling, kidnapping and all other forms of criminal activities will become history,’’ he  said.

    Responding, the state Governor, Abdulaziz Yari, thanked the governors for the visit and said his administration was making efforts in collaboration with the Federal Government to end the killing of innocent people in the state.

    He urged security agencies to increase their efforts and review measures toward addressing security challenges in the state.

    “I reported this case to the Presidency and I am going to continue to collaborate with security agencies to address the security challenges facing the state,’’ Yari said.

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