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In a midnight raid, bandits attacked Tashar Kuturu in Jangebe village of Talata Mafara Local Government Area in Zamfara State, abducting women and children while setting shops ablaze. Muryar Talata Mafara Chairman Comrade Kabiru Jangebe stated the attack occurred around 1:00am on Monday using sophisticated weapons.

In a terrifying midnight raid, bandits stormed Tashar Kuturu in Jangebe village, Talata Mafara Local Government Area of Zamfara State, abducting numerous women and children before setting several shops on fire. Muryar Talata Mafara Chairman Comrade Kabiru Jangebe reported that the attack happened around 1:00am on Monday, with the assailants wielding sophisticated weapons. He stated, "The…" according to a Daily Trust report. This incident underscores the ongoing security challenges in the region, where such bandit attacks are frequent due to persistent instability in Zamfara State. No details were provided on the exact number of abductees or subsequent developments. Zamfara has long grappled with banditry issues threatening civilian lives.

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