Armed bandits have reportedly attacked two communities in Zamfara State, resulting in fatalities and injuries.
In Adabka Village, Bukkuyum Local Government Area, about 43 armed bandits stormed the outskirts at approximately 1130hrs on Tuesday, shooting and killing Alhaji Muhammad Dan Dabara, aged 45, before escaping.
The victim’s body was later evacuated to a hospital for autopsy and subsequently released to relatives for burial according to Islamic rites. Investigations into the attack have commenced.
Meanwhile, in Mashayar Zaki Village, along Gusau-Dansadau Road in Maru LGA, unknown armed bandits attacked at about 1245hrs on the same day.
The assailants shot to death one person and injured three others before fleeing. The victims were evacuated to a hospital for treatment, while the deceased was released to relatives for burial in accordance with Islamic rites.
Security patrols and monitoring have been intensified in the affected areas.
