Bandits, on Tuesday, struck at Duetsen-Wake and Oho Village in Birnin-Magaji local government area of Zamfara State, killing no fewer than 10 persons.
The bandits struck at about 10 p.m. and left before the police could get to the scene.
The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, DSP Muhammad Shehu, confirmed the incident when he spoke with journalists on Wednesday in Gusau.
His words: “We received distress call yesterday that the bandits attacked the area around 10 p.m. We quickly responded by mobilising policemen to the area, led by Area Commander Kaura-Namoda Police Area Command and Divisional Police Officer of Birnin-Magaji Division.
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“When they arrived the area the bandits had already fled to Rugu forest bordering Zamfara with Katsina State.
“They discovered 10 dead bodies killed by the bandits, Seven in Dutsen-Wake and Three in Oho Village.”
The police spokesman said efforts were still on to arrest the bandits.
According to him, the Zamfara State Commissioner of Police, Mr Kenneth Ebrimson, was working hand in hand with his Katsina State counterpart on that.
He said some policemen were already on ground to maintain peace in the affected areas.
