A federal lawmaker said about 50 people were killed in the last few weeks in his constituency.
Residents of rural communities in the Maru and Bungudu areas of Zamfara State said despite the presence of security agents, attacks on their communities are on the increase.
The lawmaker said the increasing attack in the areas was a major source of worry to residents, many farmers who are now unable to plant their crops due to the threat. “I am a lawmaker. I am not part of the executive or a security agent. I am calling on the security agencies to put more effort because the situation is getting out of hand. These bandits are crossing over from other countries because we don’t share borders with any country.
‘These people came into the community and began shooting sporadically. Nobody can tell you what offence we’ve committed to deserve such fate. It is very animalistic. They will just come and start shooting, kill people and go away,’ he said.
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