Gunmen
The Zamfara State Police Command on Wednesday said three persons were killed in Bawan Daji village in the Anka local government area of the state.
The three persons were killed when a large number of gunmen invaded and attacked the community in the early hours of Wednesday.
This was disclosed to newsmen by the command’s spokesperson, DSP Mohammed Shehu, in Gusau.
He said: “The villagers who were taken unawares were quick to alert a nearby mobile police patrol team which came and engaged the bandits in a gun battle.
“The policemen overpowered the bandits even as many of them escaped with gunshot wounds”.
He urged members of the public to be immediately report any anyone seen with or seeking medical attention for bullet wounds.
