Bandits:16 killed as bandits attack another Zamfara community

Armed persons in the early hours of Thursday attacked
a community in Zamfara State killing 16 people, an
official has said.
Thousands of people have either been killed or
kidnapped in Zamfara by suspected bandits in the past
year.
The latest attack occured in Kanoma community in
Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara.
Speaking on the attack, the acting press secretary to
Governor Bello Matawalle, Yusuf Idris, said the bandits
attacked the community around 2 a.m.
Mr Idris said the bandits shot at will at anyone they
saw.
He said some of the residents sustained injuries and
were later evacuated to the Federal Medical Centre,
Gusau.
Mr Idris called on the locals to provide accurate
intelligence reports that will assist the security agencies
in apprehending the criminals.
He added that the present administration was
committed to collaborating with residents of the state
to end the security challenges facing the state.
Hours after the attack, Mr Idris released a statement
announcing the suspension of the traditional ruler of
Maru local government, Abubakar Ibrahim, and the
head of Kanoma community where the attack
occcured, Ahmed Lawal.
“His Excellency, the Zamfara State Governor, Hon. (Dr)
Bello Mohammed, has approved the suspension of the
Emir of Maru, Alhaji Abubakar Cika Ibrahim (Banagan
Maru).
“The governor also approved the suspension of the
District Head of Kanoma, Alhaji Ahmed Lawal

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