Unknown gunmen reportedly ambush zamfara market on Thursday 19th of July 2018. This was made known in a statement released by The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) for Zamfara command, SP. Muhammad Shehu.
He said the police couldn't engage in battle with the gunmen to avoid the loss of more life. He also made it known that 2 persons were shot dead while 3 were injured.
“There were sporadic gun shots by
unknown gunmen at the market; we
recorded the death of two persons while
three others were injured.
“During the attack, the police team at the
market could not exchange fire with the
attackers to avoid further loss of lives
and property.
“However, the attackers used the crowd
as human shield to escape from the scene.
Normalcy has been restored with patrol
teams keeping vigilance in the affected
environs.
“Investigation has commenced with a
view to fishing out and arresting the
perpetrators of the attack,” he said.
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