Chidi Samuel|
Not fewer than 40 persons have been killed in two communities of Shinkafi and Anka local governments.
The bandits, who move in high number on motorcycles, were said have attacked the community and Danjibga in the local government areas by residents.
Police Public Relations officer in Zamfara, SP Muhammad Shehu, couldn’t confirm or deny the casualty figure in the latest attack when contacted by our correspondent.
He, however, said further information would be provided at a briefing later today.
Army spokesman of Operation Sharar Daji, has also confirmed the two incidents.
He said the casualties and extent of damage in the attacks will be released later, stating the Commander- in- Charge of the operations has arrived the area to provide security and get on- the- spot assessment.
The latest incident is coming less than 24 hours after the state governor charged security agencies in the state to flush out the bandits.
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