Suspected gunmen have killed 18 persons in some communities in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara, the Emir of Tsafe, Muhammad Bawa has disclosed.

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The Emir made the disclosure on Friday while receiving a House of Representatives member representing Gusau/Tsafe Federal Constituency, Alhaji Kabir Mai-Palace in Gusau.

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The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Mai-Palace was at the Emir’s palace to condole with him and entire people of the area over the attacks.
The emir said that the attackers invaded Bamamu, Danmale and Sako communities, Thursday evening and killed 18 persons, adding that they came with over 50 motorcycles shot sporadically on the air.
The emir thanked the lawmaker for the visit and his concern for his people.
Earlier, Mai-Palace had described the attack as unfortunate and worrisome.
He said: ”I had earlier visited general hospital, Tsafe to sympathise with the victims who are receiving treatment.”
