Gunmen on Wednesday attacked Kuru-Kuru and Jarkuka villages in the emirate, killing 26 people and injuring many

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26 persons were killed in two villages in Anka Local Government Area of Zamfara State earlier today after armed bandits attacked a mining site at Kuru-kuru village and also ambushed some people from the neighbouring Jarkuka village as they mobilised to bring help to Kuru-kuru. The state Police Public Relations Officer, Mohammed Shehu, confirmed the incident, saying, “We are aware of the attack but I cannot give you the details until my commissioner is fully briefed.”

The bandits had attacked Bawan Daji village in the same Anka Local Government Area two weeks ago and killed over 30 people.
Unidentified militants attack Kuru-kuru and Jarkuka in Zamfara, Nigeria, killing dozens.