How 20 died in reprisal attacks between bandits, vigilante groups in Zamfara
The tragic chain of events began when bandits killed three persons during a raid on Ruwan-Tofa on Thursday. 2 min read
At least 20 persons were killed on Thursday and Friday in reprisal attacks between vigilante group and bandits in Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
Residents of the area and hospital officials confirmed the casualty figure during a visit to the area by Premium Times’ reporter.
According to residents, the tragic chain of events began when bandits killed three persons during a raid on Ruwan-Tofa on Thursday.
Following the incident, members of a vigilante group on Friday launched a reprisal attack on a cattle market in Dansadau, killing 16 persons of Fulani ethnic stock and leaving five others severely injured.
A group of sympathisers is appealing to a United States court to temper justice with mercy on former Forbes U-30 honoree Obiwanne Okeke known as Invictus Obi over his conviction for wire fraud.
The sympathisers in separate letters of attestation to character sent to Rebecca Smith, the judge handling the case at a Virginia court, expressed shock about the involvement of Okeke in the unlawful activities and pleaded he be given a second chance.
One of such persons is Okeke’s pastor at Kingsway International Christian Center South Africa (KICC SA), Ikechukwuka Nwanze, Premium Times reported. Nwanze said the character of the convicted Okeke was not consistent with fraud.