Nigeria: Zamfara Killings - 3,000 Displaced Persons Take Refuge in Katsina

11 June 2018

Katsina — Following the recent attacks on some communities in Zamfara State by suspected bandits, no fewer than 3,000 persons from the affected communities are currently taking refuge in Dansabau village, Kankara Local Government Area of Katsina State.

The suspected bandits, according to the refugees, have dispersed numerous communities and rendered thousands of residents homeless after killing an alarming number of people in the areas.

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