6 ‘bandits’ die during clash with vigilante group in Zamfara

Six suspected bandits have been killed in a clash with members of a vigilante group in Zamfara state.

According to NAN, the clash occurred near Yan Waren Daji of Tsafe local government area.

Musa Daji, a witness and resident of the village, who spoke to journalists on Friday, said many residents were now fleeing to Tsafe, the headquarters of the local government, for safety.

He said some residents of the village had mobilised themselves last Wednesday to attack the bandits in their hideout.

Six bandits were allegedly killed.

Daji explained that this action might have provoked the bandits who “sent a message calling on the village head to leave before Friday,”  which caused panic in the community.

He appealed to the security to intensify their patrol in the community in order to save the people from the attacks saying “we have really suffered in the last three weeks.”

When contacted, Muhammad Shehu, police public relations officer (PPRO) in the state, confirmed the attack but said he was yet to get the report on people that were killed or their number.

Shehu, however, said peace and normalcy had returned to the village as the command had deployed its officers and men to restore peace, while investigation into the matter had commenced.

As a result of the clashes the state government initiated a dialogue among the warring groups in December, 2016.