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21 DIE, 12 INJURED IN GUNMEN ATTACK

Residents of Maru and Talata Mafara Local Government Area of Zamfara mourn as unknown gunmen invaded six villages and killed 21 people, leaving 12 others injured.

 

The villages attacked were Tungar Malan, Manyan Karaje, Tungar Arne, Dangodon Maiyakane, Dangodon Mai Masallaci and Boleke in Maru Local Government between the 2nd and 3rd of June, 2020.

 

Sources say the gunmen shot sporadically which resulted in the death of 15 persons.

 

Mohammed Shehu, spokesperson of the State’s police command, confirmed the incident.

 

Shehu said the gunmen also attacked and killed six persons at other villages including Gidan Dan Kani, Tungar lauti, Inwala and Dangodo in Talata Mafara Local Government.

 

He explained that the victims were attacked and killed while coming back from a funeral prayer.

 

The police spokesperson said investigations have begun and the gunmen would be arrested very soon.

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