41 farmers, cop killed in fresh attacks, Zamfara

 41 farmers, cop killed in fresh attacks, Zamfara

By Modupe Shodeinde

Police operative and 41 farmers have been killed in fresh attacks in Tofa and Samawa villages in Bungudu Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
The spokesperson of the state Police Command, Mohammed Shehu, who confirmed the attacks said Combined Police Tactical operatives were contacted after the bandits carried out their mission in Tofa community.
A resident of the area, who identified himself as Malam Balarabe, said the bandits invaded the area when the farmers were planting their crops and others were clearing their farms.
He said the bandits came suddenly and killed those who went to their farms.
He further explained that the bandits also blocked the road leading to the two villages where they also killed other farmers returning to their houses.
Balarabe said that a total number of 41 farmers lost their lives, adding that the bandits did not take anything from the two villages.
The State Police Command said the number of villagers killed is yet to be ascertained.

Shehu said the bandits on their way to Samawa village for similar attack, were intercepted by the Police Tactical operatives stationed at Samawa village and engaged the assailants in a serious gun battle that lasted for hours.
“As a result of the encounter, unspecified number of bandits was fatally injured (killed), while others escaped with possible gunshot wounds. No loss of life from the community in Samawa, but regrettably, a police operative paid the supreme price during the gun battle with the bandits,” Shehu said.
 

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