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Gunmen suspected to be bandits raided the Zurmi and Maru local government areas of Zamfara State, killing about four people and abducting six others.
The criminal elements had surrounded Zurmi, the seat of the Zurmi town and made efforts to force their way into the Emir’s castle.
A resident of the town identified as Musa Mande revealed that the bandits opened fire on the traditional ruler’s palace before going on to kill and abduct their victims.
He further disclosed that the Emir was evacuated to Gusau, the state capital by security agents for his safety.
According to him, the bandits killed three persons and abducted three other persons during the incident.
He also stated that the bandits set the MTN mast at the place on fire, destroying all associated network boosting equipment at the facility during the attack.
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Similarly, bandits also attacked Maru town, the headquarters of Maru local government council where they killed one person and kidnapped three others.
One Musa Ibrahim Maru told our correspondent via telephone that the bandits besieged the town around 11:00 pm Wednesday night.
According to him, the invasion of the town by bandits lasted more than two hours.
“The bandits ransacked the town for over two hours. As I am speaking to you now, many residents mainly women and children have fled the town for their safety”, he added.
