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GUNMEN INVADE ZAMFARA COMMUNITY, KILLS MONARCH AND THREE OTHERS

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Some suspected gunmen launched attack on Gada community in Bungudu local government area of Zamfara state killed scores of people and abducted many including married women.

According to an anonymous source, the gunmen numbering over fifty arrived Gada town around 1:00am and moved straight to the house of the district head.

“They have killed the district head and three other persons before setting his house completely ablaze

“They surrounded the house of the district head killed him and set the house ablaze nobody could help because they were well armed and kept firing gunshots in the air” the source added.

Before killing the district head, the source said, “he bargained with them and pleaded with them not to kill him. They asked him to pay a ransom of (N1,000,000) which he paid cash, but they eventually killed him.

The source added that, they have kidnapped nine person(s) including two married women while they carted away with valuables and food items.

Another source said the “the genesis of the attack is suspected as a result of the refusal of the district head now (late) to give out his daughter to one of the people suspected to be part of the gunmen”.

“Though we are not certain, but we are suspecting that, the man who is in love with the daughter of the late district head might have mobilized the gunmen since he was denied the permission to marry her”.

The source added that “when they left Gada village members of the vigilante from Karakkai confronted the gunmen and engaged them in fire exchange a circumstance that resulted to the escape of three out of the nine people kidnapped by the gunmen

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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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