By Ismail Auwal
Bandits have killed no fewer than 50 people in new attack across some villages in Zamfara State.
The affected villages include Yar Doka, Kango, Ruwan Dawa, Madaba, Arzikin Da and Mairairai.
According to a witness, the group of bandits raided the villages on motorcycles and began to fire bullets sporadically.
This led to the loss of lives and several others were injured, while houses and other valuables of the villagers were razed.
“Yesterday, bandits attacked Yar Doka village here in Magami district, Gusau Local Government Area. The neighboring villages came to assist them, the bandits ambushed them and killed over 60 people while others escaped into the forest,” a source said.
The source added that many people were also wounded by the gunshots and were taken to the hospital for treatment.
He said the villages had been deserted for fear that the bandits might return.
“They also took away several cows, sheep and goats as well as foodstuff,” he added.
