Bandits in Nigeria have killed at least 12 people after setting off an explosive device on a bridge in Marabali, Zamfara State. The attack is believed to be a retaliation of the death of their leader Sani Black in September.
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A resident, Nuhu Babangida, said security agents and members of the NURTW were in Tashar Sahabi working to recover the bodies as he spoke with our reporter Wednesday afternoon. Support journalism driven by facts, created by Nigerians for Nigerians. Our thorough, researched reporting relies on the support of readers like you.The police spokesperson in Zamfara, Yazeed Abubakar, said he was awaiting a briefing on the development when our reporter called him on the phone for his comments.
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