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Four bandits neutralized, one civilian killed in Zamfara attack

By: Zagazola Makama 

At least four armed bandits killed during a clash between local vigilantes and bandits in Garagin Mayanchi village, Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State.

Sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred on Jan. 4 at about 11:00 p.m., when armed bandits ambushed villagers returning from escorting a groom in Mayanchi town.

According to the sources, a serious exchange of gunfire ensued between the bandits and local vigilantes. One villager was shot dead during the attack, while the vigilantes reportedly killed four of the attackers.

The sources added that by the time authorities arrived at the scene, the bandits’ corpses had been removed by their colleagues, while the villager’s body was taken to a hospital and later released to his family for burial.