Scores Killed As Bandits Attack Zamfara

No fewer than 30 persons were reportedly killed after armed bandits attacked communities in Zamfara State.

The Daily Trust reports that the attack, which occured on Tuesday, affected five villages in Maradun local government area.

The affected villages include, Sakkida, Farin Zare, Orawa, Gyadde and Sabon Gari.

According to sources, the armed men stormed the villages on motorbikes, killing people and carting away cows.

“We have buried 26 so far and we are still scouting for other bodies in the bush. Some of the residents were trapped on their farms and got killed,” Makau Ali, a resident was quoted as saying.

“For the first time, women were among those shot dead.

“Seven persons were killed in Sakkida, four in Farin Zare, 8 in Orawa, seven in Gyadde and four were shot dead in Sabon Gari while seven were declared missing.”