Bandits Kill Police Corporal, 5 Others In Zamfara, Destroy Vehicles, Houses

Six persons including a police corporal were killed by bandits in Gurbin Bore village, Zurmi Local Government Area of Zamfara State.

The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, SP Mohammed Shehu, who confirmed the incident on Saturday, said the bandits numbering about 100 attacked the community at about 10pm of Friday night.

He said three other persons were severely wounded and had been taken to hospital where they were receiving treatment.

“11 vehicles including a police vehicle, three motorcycles and five kiosks were set ablaze by the hoodlums.” he said.