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By Amah<\/p>\n

Kindly share:<\/p>\n

At least 25 women have been abducted by suspected bandits in Kurmi town, Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State.<\/p>\n

According to BBC Hausa, the women were reportedly on their way to attend a wedding ceremony when they were intercepted and taken away by the attackers.<\/p>\n

In a separate incident, 19 people were also abducted in Galadi, a town in Tsafe Local Government Area of the state.
\nSeveral others sustained injuries during the attack, which occurred in the night.<\/p>\n

Both attacks have caused fear and anxiety among residents in the affected communities.<\/p>\n

Zamfara State has been experiencing a series of violent attacks in recent years, with rural areas often targeted by armed groups. Daily Post<\/p><\/div>\n

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