Fresh Gunmen Attacks In Zamfara Claim 21 Lives

Separate attacks in Talata Mafara and Maru Local Government Areas of Zamfara State have claimed no fewer than 21 persons.

AllNews understands that the incident occurred on Tuesday and Wednesday, June 4.

Reports from residents said the attackers first stole hundreds of livestock.

Confirming the attacks, the state police command said 21 people were killed, but residents of the affected communities said 25 people died.

The Zamfara State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Muhammad Shehu, in a statement, confirmed the attacks.

He, however, refuted some media reports claiming that over 100 people were killed in the attacks on Tungar Malan, Manyan Karaje, Tungar Arne, Dangodon Maiyakane, Dangodon Mai Masallaci and Boleke in Maru Local Government Area.

The armed bandits attacked with the intention to rustle cows, but were confronted by members of the militia group known as “YAN SAKAI”, and they started shot sporadically.

“At the moment, normalcy has been restored in the affected communities, and the command will keep members of the public abreast as soon as new development emerges,” the statement said.