Over 50 K!lled As Vigilantes Cl∆sh With Bandits In Zamfara
Over 50 Killed As Vigilantes Clash With Bandits In Zamfara
More than 50 people have been killed in a clash between local vigilantes and suspected bandits in Zamfara State, north-west Nigeria.
The incident occurred on Thursday in Zoma village, Bukkuyum Local Government Area, after vigilantes reportedly ambushed armed men passing through the community.
Residents told AFP that the bandits were travelling through the village after kidnapping several people from neighbouring Gummi Local Government Area.
A village chief, who requested anonymity for security reasons, said the vigilantes killed 44 bandits but lost nine of their members in the confrontation.
“Our vigilantes killed 44 of the bandits, … we also lost nine vigilantes in the fight,” he said.
Two other residents reportedly gave similar accounts of the death toll.
The reported casualties bring the number of people killed in the confrontation to at least 53, although the figures have not been independently verified.
The incident underscores the continuing security challenges facing communities in Zamfara, where armed groups have carried out attacks and kidnappings.
