Again, Bandits Attack Zamfara Community, Kill Seven
Seven villagers were killed in an attack by suspected armed bandits on Yanbuki settlement in Zurmi Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
According to a village eyewitness, the bandits began shooting as soon as they seized the area, neutralizing a large number of individuals.
“Throughout the night, the robbers moved from house to house, burgling shops and stealing people’s possessions and foodstuffs,” he claimed.
He also mentioned that the deceased had been buried.
According to the informant, no security officers were present during the heinous operation to save the situation.
“Since the telephone network services were stopped, this was the second attack by the bandits in Yanbuki community,” the source added, lamenting the rustling of over 500 cows and 1500 sheep, as well as other valuables.
SP Mohammed Shehu, the Zamfara Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), confirmed the event when called, adding the command was aware of security threats in the state’s Zurmi Local Government Area.
Mr. Ayuba Elkanah, the Commissioner of Police, has already despatched seven operational cars loaded with armed police officers to the area to restore order, he added.
