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By Idris Salisu, Gusau
At least 23 farmers have been killed by suspected bandits in an attack on farmlands in Sauna District, Talata Mafara Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
Sources from the area told Vanguard on Thursday that the death toll rose from an initial 16 after seven additional bodies were recovered from nearby bushes.
Residents said the victims were attacked while working on their farms on Thursday morning, with the assailants reportedly arriving on motorcycles and opening fire on farmers in the area.
