Unknown Gunmen has struck some villages in Maru and Talata Mfara local Government Areas of Zamfara state, killing 21 people and leaving 12 others injured.
The attacks were confirmed by Mohammed Shehu, Spokesman of the state police command. According to Mohammed, it occurred in Tungar Malan, Manyan Karaje, Tungar Arne, Dangodon Maiyakane, Dangodon Mai Masallaci and Boleke villages in Maru Local Government between the 2nd and 3rd of June, 2020.
He said the bandits stormed the village with an intention of rustling cows and started shooting sporadically after being confronted by members of a militia group known as “YAN SAKAI”. This resulted in the death of 15 people and also left 7 people hospitalized over injurie’s they sustained.
An attack in Gidan Dan Kani, Tungar lauti, Inwala and Dangodo in Talata Mafara Local Government also resulted in the death of 6 persons who were coming back from a funeral prayer. 5 people were also hospitalized after the attack.
Mohammed also added that an investigation has been launched to apprehend those behind the killings.
Gunmen Kill 21 People, 12 Left Injured In Zamfara Village
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