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Again, bandits abduct district head in Zamfara

Gunmen have again invaded Adabka community in Bukkuyum Local government area of Zamfara State.

Community source explained that the bandits attacked the community on Saturday about 12pm and operated till around 4pm before whisking away the district head of the community, Alhaji Nafiu Shehu.

The source added that nobody was killed during the attack.

He also noted that the mobile police unit that was stationed in the community was moved out of the community last week which gave the bandits opportunity to enter the area.

Adabka is about 165 kilometers from the state capital, Gusau.

The police in Zamfara are yet to confirm the latest incident.

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