At least 22 people are feared dead after suspected bandits attacked traders travelling under the escort of Nigerian Army troops in Zamfara State.
The attack happened early on Sunday as the traders travelled from Gurusu to Gwashi in Bukkuyum Local Government Area to attend the weekly market in Gwashi.
A resident, Malam Aminu Gwashi, who confirmed the incident, said several people, including security personnel, were reportedly killed in the attack.
He added that many others were injured and taken to Bukkuyum General Hospital for treatment.
The communities of Gwashi and Bukkuyum have suffered repeated attacks by bandits in recent times. The attacks have disrupted trading and other economic activities in the area.
Efforts to get the military’s reaction were unsuccessful as the Information Officer of Operation Fansan Yamma, Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja, did not answer calls seeking comments.
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👉 JOIN GISTSMATE WHATSAPP CHANNELSimilarly, the Information Officer of the Nigerian Army’s 8 Division, Major Osoba Olaniyi, did not respond to calls requesting confirmation of the incident.
As of the time of filing this report, neither the Nigerian Army nor the Zamfara State Police Command had released an official statement on the attack.
Source: P.M. News
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