Over 30 suspected bandits’ bodies found after gun battle in Zamfara — Police
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Police say security operatives repelled an attack on Bukuyum town in Zamfara State and that more than 30 bodies believed to be those of bandits were subsequently discovered in nearby farmlands. The identities of the dead and the actual casualty figure remain unverified.
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Over 30 suspected bandits’ bodies found after gun battle in Zamfara — Police. Police say security operatives repelled an attack on Bukuyum town in Zamfara State and that more than 30 bodies believed to be those of bandits were subsequently discovered in nearby farmlands. The identities of the dead and the actual casualty figure remain unverified. Covered by 1 publications. Premium Times: Over 30 suspected bandits’ bodies found after gun battle in Zamfara — Police.
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- Premium Times Nigeria Over 30 suspected bandits’ bodies found after gun battle in Zamfara — Police Police say security operatives repelled an attack on Bukuyum town in Zamfara State and that more than 30 bodies believed to be those of bandits were subsequently discovered in nearby farmlands. The identities of the dead and the actual casualty figure remain unverified. 2 h ago · Tier 2
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