Dozens of people were reportedly killed in attacks across villages in Zamfara State. It was revealed that hundreds of gunmen moving on motorcycles attacked six communities on Wednesday, killing scores including aged people, women and children. The affected communities were identified as Kurfa Danya, Kurfa Magaji, Rafin Gero, Tungar Isa and Barayar Zaki in Bukkuyum and Anka Local Government Areas of the state. An anonymous source talking to newsmen said the level of destruction witnessed is yet to be ascertained by people of the communities for they are still on the run.
He believed they came in their hundreds because often times the bandits are being repelled by the villagers.
Information gathered revealed 10 local vigilantes paid the supreme price while defending the communities from the rampaging bandits.
Many of the residents numbering hundreds have fled the affected communities taking refuge in public buildings including primary schools and hospitals in Anka LGA of the state.