Zamfara: 59 Bandits Killed As Villagers, Armed Men Clash - Liberty TV/Radio - News - Voice For All! Vision For Alll!
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February 21, 2019
Over 180 suspected bandits, on Tuesday, stormed Dan Jibgatown in Tsafe Local Government Area and killed seven residents. Fifty-ninemembers of the bandits were killed by the residents as the clash reportedlylasted four hours.
The villagers were said to be preparing to repel anotherattack by the bandits yesterday.
Acting Force Information Officer, Major Clement K. Abiadeconfirmed that troops have been deployed to the area.
However, a villager, who identified himself as ChairmanMalaha, said he sustained gunshot wounds from the bandits. He added that theresidents formed a resistance group to repel the bandits.
It was learnt that over 100 villagers from the same areawere abducted while an unspecified others were killed.
Danjibga is a village with flourishing businesses andaffluent people. Its market day enjoys good patronage more than many others inthe area.