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Bandits kill six, abduct more than 100 in Nigeria's Zamfara state
EDO AND TARABA STATES, NIGERIA, JUL 18 – Two commuters were killed during bandit ambushes while police rescued all 31 kidnapped victims in coordinated operations, officials said, with suspects fleeing after gun battles.
- A brutal attack in Nigeria's Zamfara state left at least six people dead, with over 100, including women and children, abducted by armed bandits, as reported by local officials and residents.
- Hamisu Faru, a local lawmaker, confirmed that the attackers conducted a house-to-house search during the assault and emphasized ongoing violence in the area.
- Residents have fled the village fearing further attacks, further straining the region already plagued by insecurity, according to local accounts detailing the brutality of the attack.
- This incident highlights the severe insecurity in Nigeria's northwest, where bandits continue to pose a significant threat to farmers and communities.
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