Gunmen Strike Again In Zamfara Community, Kill Many

• “Several women and children had fled the communities.”

Unknown gunmen suspected to be bandits have again attacked the Zamfara community and killed many residents, EKO HOT BLOG has gathered.

It was learnt that the latest attack occurred in Jaya settlements in Boko district of Zurmi Local Government Area of Zamfara State on Monday

Some eyewitnesses disclosed that the gunmen on over 100 motorbikes invaded the village.

A resident said, “They also made away with cows and other animals. I saw three injured persons being ferried to a hospital in the Boko community. They were shot on arms, legs, and thighs. They were however referred to a bigger medical facility.

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“A few days ago, the armed men had attempted to attack one community there but were ambushed by vigilantes who had got the wind of attack by the armed criminals. The armed bandits beat a retreat after several of them were killed,” he disclosed.

The source added, “This apparently angered the bandits, they, therefore, reinforced and invaded the communities. Reports say they came on more than 100 motorcycles and when they laid siege, it was drizzling and people were taking shelter inside their houses.

“Several women and children had fled the communities and some of them arrived at Boko community this evening, despite the incessant rainfall,” the resident said.

Meanwhile, the Zamfara State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Muhammad Shehu, could not be reached for comment as of the time of filing this report.

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