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Tragedy struck in Zamfara as bandits ambushed commuters on the Tsafe-Funtua Road

Fri., 11 October, 2024 
By: David Augustine

Tragedy struck in Zamfara as bandits ambushed commuters on the Tsafe-Funtua Road, killing a police officer and abducting several travelers, including an expatriate and construction company staff. The heavily armed bandits blocked the road at Kwanar Rogo, shooting at moving vehicles. A survivor described the chaotic scene, saying the bandits laid an ambush and fired indiscriminately.

A Toyota RAV4 Jeep carrying the expatriate was attacked, resulting in the police escort’s death. The expatriate and others were abducted and taken away. Security forces arrived nearly two hours later, allowing the bandits to escape.

The Zamfara State Police Command has yet to comment on the incident. If you’d like more updates on this story, consider checking online news platforms for the latest information.

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