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Bandit Violence Escalates in Nigeria's Zamfara, 38 Killed by Armed Gunmen
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Gunmen Kill 38 in Nigeria's Zamfara as Bandit Violence Spreads
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21-02-2026, 20:19
Gunmen Kill 38 in Nigeria's Zamfara as Bandit Violence Spreads
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Armed attackers killed at least 38 people in Dutse Dan Ajiya village, Zamfara State, Nigeria.
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The assault occurred overnight between Thursday and Friday in the remote village with few access routes.
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Local legislator Hamisu Faru claimed the death toll was 50, stating bandits from Gando forest opened indiscriminate fire.
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Zamfara, like other northern Nigerian states, faces persistent insecurity from armed gangs (bandits) and an expanding jihadist threat.
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The Nigerian army has reinforced its presence, but attacks continue, drawing renewed attention from the United States.
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