During a dawn strike on Sunday, bandits killed at least 40 people in Kebbi and Zamfara states. Six mobile policemen were among the 36 people killed at dan Umaru in the Zuru district of Kebbi state, according to a daily trust correspondent.
Residents said the funeral of 27 people took place, while others suffered various injuries. During the assault on neighboring villages, dozens of people were kidnapped and hundreds of cattle were rustled.
Three people were killed in Shinkafi village in Zamfara state. As of the time of releasing this report, the state police department had yet to make a formal statement on the matter.