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Gunmen Kill Two In Zamfara Market

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Gunmen attack Zamfara villages

The Zamfara State Police Command has confirmed the death of two persons after unknown gunmen attacked a market in Karakai village in the Bungudu Local Government Area of the state.

In a statement made available to newsmen in Gusau, the Zamfara State Capital, SP. Muhammad Shehu, said the incident occurred on Thursday evening at the Karakai market.

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“There were gun shots by unknown gunmen at the market; we recorded the death of two persons while three others were injured.

“During the attack, the police team at the market could not exchange fire with the attackers to avoid further loss of lives and property.

“However, the attackers used the crowd as human shield to escape from the scene.

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“Normalcy has been restored with patrol teams keeping vigilance in the affected environs.

“Investigation has commenced with a view to fishing out and arresting the perpetrators of the attack,” he said.