Attackers kill at least 50, abduct women and children in Nigeria's Zamfara state - Reuters
Attackers kill at least 50, abduct women and children in Nigeria's Zamfara state Reuters
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"They have been moving from one village to another … leaving at least 50 people dead."
— Hamisu A. Faru , Politician
"They have been moving from one village to another ... leaving at least 50 people dead."
— Hamisu A. Faru , Politician
"No one slept yesterday, we are all in pain."
— Abdullahi Sani , Other
"After surrounding us, they began shooting sporadically and attacking houses non-stop for hours, leaving about 30 people dead and abducting many into the forest."
— Malam Yakubu Dan Ajiya , Other
"They have been moving from one village to another ... leaving at least 50 people dead."
— Hamisu Faru , Politician
"No one slept yesterday, we are all in pain."
— Abdullahi Sani , Other
"They have been moving from one village to another ... leaving at least 50 people dead."
— Hamisu A. Faru , Politician
"No one slept yesterday, we are all in pain."
— Abdullahi Sani , Other
"They have been moving from one village to another ... leaving at least 50 people dead."
— Hamisu A. Faru , Politician
"They have been moving from one village to another … leaving at least 50 people dead."
— Hamisu A. Faru , Politician
"No one slept yesterday; we are all in pain."
— Abdullahi Sani , Other
"They have been moving from one village to another … leaving at least 50 people dead."
— Hamisu A. Faru , Politician
"No one slept yesterday, we are all in pain."
— Abdullahi Sani , Other
Key People
Resident of Tungan Dutse village in Nigeria.
The Governor of Zamfara State involved in strengthening security operations.
A state lawmaker representing Bukkuyum south in Zamfara, Nigeria.
A lawmaker representing Bukkuyum south in Nigeria.
The Minister of Defence who recently visited Zamfara State to launch security measures.
A resident who escaped the bandit attack and reported on the events.
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Armed men attacked Tungan Dutse village in Zamfara state, killing at least 50 people and abducting several women and children. The attackers burned buildings and shot residents attempting to flee.
Armed men attacked Tungan Dutse village in Zamfara state, killing at least 50 people and abducting several women and children. The attackers burned buildings and shot residents attempting to flee.
Armed men attacked Tungan Dutse village in Zamfara state, killing at least 50 people and abducting several women and children. The attackers burned down buildings and shot residents attempting to flee.
Armed men attacked Tungan Dutse village in Zamfara state, killing at least 50 people and abducting several women and children. The attackers burned down buildings and shot residents attempting to flee.
Heavily armed bandits attacked Dutsin Dan Ajiya village in Zamfara state, killing at least 30 people and abducting several residents. The attackers surrounded the village, blocked exit routes, and unleashed hours of violence.
Armed men attacked Tungan Dutse village in Zamfara state, killing at least 50 people and abducting several women and children. The attackers burned down buildings and shot residents attempting to flee.
Armed men attacked Tungan Dutse village in Zamfara state, killing at least 50 people and abducting several women and children. The attackers burned down buildings and shot residents attempting to flee.
Armed men attacked Tungan Dutse village in Zamfara state, killing at least 50 people and abducting several women and children. The attackers burned down buildings and shot residents attempting to flee.
Armed men attacked Tungan Dutse village in Zamfara state, killing at least 50 people and abducting several women and children. The attack lasted from 5 p.m. on Thursday until about 3:30 a.m. on Friday, with buildings burned and residents shot.
Armed men attacked Tungan Dutse village in Zamfara state, killing at least 50 people and abducting several women and children. The attack lasted from 5 p.m. on Thursday until about 3:30 a.m. on Friday, with buildings burned and residents shot.
Armed men attacked Tungan Dutse village in Zamfara state, killing at least 50 people and abducting several women and children. The attackers burned buildings and shot residents attempting to flee.
Armed men attacked Tungan Dutse village in Zamfara state, killing at least 50 people and abducting several women and children. The attackers burned down buildings and shot residents attempting to flee.
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