April 26, (THEWILL) – At least four persons have been reported killed and six others abducted, following a simultaneous attacks on Zurmi and Maru local government arears of Zamfara State, by rampaging bandits.
The bandits had besieged Zurmi town, the headquarters of Zurmi local government area, where they made spirited efforts to forcefully gain entry into the palace of an Emir.
A resident in the area, Musa Mande, told newsmen that the bandits opened fire on the palace of the traditional ruler as well as the neighbouring residence belonging to the former military administrator of Nasarawa State, Col. Bala Mande (Rtd).
According to him, the bandits killed three persons and abducted three other persons during the incident.
Mande said the bandits set the MTN mast at the place on fire, destroying all associated network boosting equipment at the facility during the attack.
The Emir, however, evacuated to Gusau, the state capital by security agents for his safety.
Similarly, bandits also attacked Maru town, the headquarters of Maru local government council, where they killed one person and kidnapped three others.
A resident in the area, Musa Ibrahim Maru, said the bandits invaded the town around 11:00 pm on Wednesday.
“The bandits ransacked the town for over two hours. Many residents mainly women and children have fled the town for their safety”, he added.
Authorities in Zamfara including the State Government and the Police Command are yet to issue any statement on the incident.
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