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3 min read A traditional title holder in Dansadau district in Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State has narrated his experience after regaining freedom 25 days after he was kidnapped. Mustapha Umar, (who holds the traditional title of ‘ wazirin Dansadau‘) was kidnapped alongside his younger brother, Isah Umar, and one other resident, Tukur Maigari. He told PREMIUM TIMES on Thursday of the experience and warned that banditry will persist unless concerted efforts are made to end it. How we were kidnapped Mr Umar said they were abducted about 3 p.m. on April 1, about four kilometres from Dansadau town. He and the others were riding on motorcycles when they were ambushed by the bandits. ....
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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. ....