Fresh attacks in Zamfara, Plateau claim 18 lives

No less than 18 lives have been lost after two separate deadly attacks by unknown gunmen in Plateau and Zamfara states reports say.

According to Mr. Muhammad Shehu, the Public Relations Officer of the Zamfara State Police Command, the armed bandits killed 15 people in a village called Zakuna which is located in Anka Local Government Area after an attack.

The state PPRO said the attack by the rustlers were initially repelled by vigilance group known as Yansakai, but the gunmen attacked again killing 15 people in the process after they regrouped.

Mr Shehu said, “On receiving the reports of the attack, the police mobilised officers to the village and discovered 15 bodies, majority of whom were members of the Yansakai group.

“The police have, however, increased security in the area to restore peace and stability.

“Bush combing and rigorous patrol is being carried out throughout the area by the police to avoid further loss of lives.”

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In another attack, three person were confirmed dead in a community identified as Kura Falls, Gashish District in the Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State after an attack by gunmen.

The incident was confirmed by the Spokesperson for the Plateau State Police Command, Matthias Tyopev who revealed that investigation was underway to apprehend the perpetrators of the act.

He said, “We received information this morning (Saturday) at about 7am that residents were attacked in Kura Falls yesterday (Friday) at about 9.30pm and early this morning by unknown gunmen, which resulted in the death of three persons.

“They are Dawala Bullet (30), Fidelis Richard (31) and Iliya Doro (60), all male of the same address. We have mobilised police officers to the district (Gashish). An investigation is underway to arrest and prosecute the perpetrators.”

 

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