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No fewer than 42 individuals have been reportedly killed and lots of others injured as gunmen suspected to be bandits launched contemporary assaults throughout villages in Zamfara and Katsina State.
The tragic incident which occurred in Magarya village, Zurmi Native Authorities Space on Thursday, claimed the lives of 12 individuals, together with seven policemen, a member of the Zamfara State Group Guards, and 4 residents.
The Zamfara State Commissioner of Police, Muhammad Shehu Dalijan confirmed the killing of his officers to journalists, narrating that about 300 bandits stormed the village on motorbikes.
“They surrounded our males and opened hearth on them, thereby killing seven of them and injuring a number of others. The bandits weren’t pleased with our males who prevented them from finishing up their heinous act for over two years now.
“Because the deployment of police to the world, the bandits couldn’t have an opportunity to assault the village,” Dalijan stated.
A resident of the village, Muhammad Yusuf, additionally disclosed to reporters that the terrorists invaded the village at 5:10 am when individuals have been making ready for subhi (morning prayer), including that the bandits additionally burnt two homes, a automobile, and lots of silos.
“The bandits additionally rustled three camels and a few cows, sheep and goats. Nevertheless, they didn’t abduct anyone through the operation.
“When the bandits attacked the village, the occupants bumped into the bush. After they returned, we took a head depend and found that 12 individuals, together with seven cell policemen, have been killed.
“That is the fourth time bandits are attacking our village. The primary assault was two years after the deployment of a cell police unit to the world. They attacked the village 3 times earlier than the deployment of safety personnel,” Yusuf revealed.
One other resident, Ibrahim Shehu, stated many villagers had fled the group for concern of additional assaults, emphasising that bandits all the time hold to their guarantees.
“The bandits had warned that they’d come for one more assault; therefore the residents fled their houses. Some residents moved to Gusau, the state capital, whereas others went to close by cities.
“We’re terrified. And you realize that these persons are like animals. Since they promised to come back again, it’s higher for us to depart the world for our lives. Only a few individuals remained within the village,” he stated.
One other resident, Inuwa Isa, additionally revealed that the bandits carried out a “house-to-house” search earlier than killing individuals and burning two homes and a automobile.
Completely different units of bandits have been additionally reported to have launched a contemporary assault on Dogon Ruwa, ‘Yar Kuka, Rimi, Lezumawa and different villages in Katsina State on Thursday.
The assaults pressured residents to flee and search refuge in Dutsinma city and Turare village.
In the meantime, bandits killed no fewer than 30 individuals in assaults on villages in Dutsinma and Safana native authorities areas of the State.
The affected villages are Tashar Kawai Mai Zurfi, Sabon Gari Unguwar Banza, Dogon Ruwa, Sanawar Kurecen Dutsi, Unguwar Bera, Kuricin Kulawa, Larabar Tashar Mangoro, Sabaru, Ashata, Unguwar Ido, Kanbiri, Kunamawar Mai Awaki and Kunamawar ‘Yargandu.
The spokesman of the Katsina State Police Command, ASP Abubakar Sadiq Aliyu has confirmed the assault however is but to launch an official assertion.
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