The Police Command in Zamfara State have confirmed that gunmen killed four persons and abducted 50 others in Goran Namaye town, Maradun Local Council of the state.
Spokesman to the command, Muhammad Shehu, said the attackers, who came
in large number, invaded the town around midnight on Sunday, killed four
persons and abducted 50 others.
He, however, said the police tactical team had been deployed to the area.
According to him, the Commissioner of Police, Yakubu Elkana, has ordered
immediate search and rescue operation for the victims.
The Spokesman said the CP urged the residents to remain calm, as the
command was working with other security agencies to maintain law and order
in the area.
