BREAKING: Scores killed as bandits strike in Zamfara
Several persons have been killed in two communities of Shinkafi and Anka Local Government Areas of Zamfara State.Governor Abdul Aziz Yari swore to deal with bandits in the state.
The bandits, who move in high number on motorcycles, were said to have attacked the community and Danjibga in the local government areas by residents, Nation reports.He said the casualties and extent of damage in the attacks will be released later, stating the Commander- in- Charge of the operations has arrived the area to provide security and get on-the-spot assessment.
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