Nine farmers were killed and about 15 others were abducted Friday by gang members in the state of Zamphara, northwestern Nigeria, according to a local official and testimonies cited by the French News Agency (AFP). “Robbers attacked the farmers and killed eight of them,” Yahaja Giari Babubakar, commander of the Talata area, told AFP where the attack took place. “The perpetrators of the attack kidnapped about 15 others,” he added, adding that the kidnappers have not disclosed their demands. Armed Forces on motorcycles launched an attack on farmers working in the fields outside the village of Jangbebe. According to a village resident, Abu Zaki, among the victims was the head of a local militia and five members. “Now everyone is hesitant to go to the fields, fearing attacking,” said Belo Ahmantou, a resident of the village of Jangbebe. For years, the inhabitants of northwestern Nigeria have been confronted by gang attacks that plunder, kill and abduct for ransom. The situation […]
Source: News Beast
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