Suspected bandits preparing to attack Zamfara community – Residents, military
Suspected armed bandits are reportedly planning a retaliatory attack on Birnin Magaji Local Government Area of Zamfara State, residents and a military official have said.
PREMIUM TIMES reported Thursday morning how residents of the town cordoned off their emir’s palace and killed seven suspected bandits on a ‘peace’ mission. He said they retreated “because the residents are also prepared for any eventuality”. He requested not to be named for security reasons. He said there are a few security personnel manning only the emir’s palace and the home of Nigeria’s Defence Minister, Mansur Dan-Ali.“The government need to be proactive to avoid more bloodshed, security reinforcement in the area is paramount,” the source said.When contacted, Clement Abiade, the acting spokesperson, ‘Operation Sharan Daji’, said “the military are aware about the planned attack.”
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