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GUNMEN ATTACKS THREE COMMUNITIES IN ZAMFARA, KILLS (13) PEOPLE, RESIDENTS BLOCK GUSAU-ZARIA ROAD IN PROTEST

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Some gunmen have invaded several communities in Gusau local government area of Zamfara on Sunday.

The communities invaded include Karazau, Yar Tsakkuwa and Gidan Kaura and both of them are located few kilometers away from Gusau the capital city of Zamfara State.

A source who confided on this medium said the Sunday attack resulted in the Killing of (7) seven persons in Karazau, four (4) in Gidan Kaura and two (2) others in Yar Tsakkuwa.

According to the source, they went to the villages, fired at anyone sighted and forced women and children out of their homes as they moved to Sabon Gida a nearby village where federal university Gusau is hosted for safety.

He said the anger of the action of the gunmen resulted in a serious protest as residents of the villages blocked the popular Gusau-Zaria highway for some hours.

The source added that, it took the intervention of the security agencies to get the highway unblocked for the commuters and travelers to continue with their journey.

He said the fleeing residents informed them at Sabon Gida that when the gunmen were conducting their operation, some residents reached out to the military operatives stationed at Kwatarkwashi as well as the police manning the road block along Kwatarkwashi-Sabon Gida road but for intervention, but they eventually failed to act.

He added that while the protest was ongoing, one of the bandits was sent to ascertain if security operatives are coming to the villages for rescue,, but the bandit was trailed by the local vigilante operatives and was eventually killed.

He further said, while the residents were conducting funeral prayers of the deceased at Karazau on Sunday, the gunmen returned and attempted to launch fresh attack before the local vigilante operatives engaged them in the exchange of fire.

It was also gathered that, as at 10:00am on Monday the gunmen came back to same Karazau village and are currently exchanging fire with the local vigilante.

Effort to speak to the Police Spokesperson for Zamfara command SP Shehu Muhammad has failed

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NIGERIAN ARMY REPELS ARMED BANDIT ATTACKS IN ZAMFARA COMMUNITY

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Troops of Operations Hadarin Daji based at Bakura local government area of Zamfara state had succeeded in repelling armed bandits attack on Rogoji and Sikkida communities of Bakura local government area council.

According to a credible source, the armed soldiers, after receiving credible information, moved to the areas and confronted the bandits.

On arrival at the scene where bandits were about to be launched their deadly attack, engaged them in a serious exchange of fire and eventually succeeded in neutralizing the areas.

During the operation, the troops recovered (2) Ak47 rifles and some special ammunition.

The soldiers had also succeeded in recovering some ruminant animals, including cattle, goats, and donkeys.

The recovered animals were successfully handed over to their owners at Sikkida Magaji village.

The source said despite repelling the attack, they remain vigilant of the area to make it safe.

 

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TROOPS OF OPERATIONS HADARIN DAJI RESCUE NINE KIDNAPPED VICTIMS IN ZAMFARA

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Operatives of the Operation Hadarin Daji had succeeded in rescuing nine kidnap victims along Unashi-Sabuwa forest in Bukkuyum local government area of Zamfara state.

According to an anonymous source, the operatives of the Nigerian military carried out a coordinated operation where they successfully scared the bandits who ran away after sighting the operatives approaching their enclaves.

After fleeing, they abandoned five kidnapped victims, and they were later rescued by the forces of Operation Hadarin Daji.

The victims were handed over to the traditional ruler of Unashi village, and they were eventually reunited with their families.

Furthermore, troops of OPHD deployed at FOB Unashi while on fighting patrol along bandit enclave in Naruba forest in Zamfara state, intercepted 2 kidnapped victims who escaped from their abductors due to the troops operational activities.

The victims were equally handed over to appropriate authority for them to be reunited with their families.

Similarly, troops of Operations Hadarin Daji deployed at Magami while on fighting and confidence building patrol foiled bandits attack and kidnap attempt Dogon Santsi general area.

The bandits escaped into the bush and successfully rescued the kidnapped victims. The victims were handed over to Sarkin Magami and they have been reunited with their families.p

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OVER TWENTY WOMEN ABDUCTED BY BANDITS IN ZAMFARA

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Some suspected bandits armed with deadly weapons abducted over twenty women in Gora Namaye district of Maradun local government area of Zamfara state.

A source who confided in this medium stated that, the women were abducted while working on their various farms at the outskirt of the Gora village.

“About twenty-four of these women are so far set to be in the custody of the bandits, and the figure is not yet determined since more are being searched for.

A source who spoke to Thunder Blowers stated anonymously stated that the bandits had earlier sent a warning that no local should go to the farm for this year’s farming activities and that those who believed they had no option were the ones that became victims of circumstances”.

“It has been the fear of the people that the bandits may execute their bad plans, but people have no choice because going to the farm is the only option for the people of the area”.

When contacted, Zamfara police spokesman DSP Yazeed Muhammad said he will verify to get the details of the incident before responding.

 

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