Bandit Attack in Zamfara Kills 22, Including Soldiers
On Sunday, a bandit ambush along the Gwashi-Nasarawa road in Bukkuyum Local Government Area of Zamfara State resulted in the deaths of at least 22 individuals, including four soldiers. The ambush was confirmed by Hon. Hamisu Faru, the member representing Bukkuyum in the Zamfara State House of Assembly.
He reported that some victims' bodies had not yet been recovered. Additionally, the Information Officer of Operation Fansan Yamma, Lt. Col. Aliyu Danja, confirmed the military casualties in an exclusive interview.
In separate attacks in the Dansadau axis, bandits displaced more than 300 residents, set ablaze 12 vehicles, and imposed a N50 million levy on the affected communities. These incidents highlight the ongoing security challenges faced by residents in Zamfara State.
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