Bandits, who the Nigerian government has identified as terrorists have continued unrestrained attacks and killings in Zamfara State, in spite of the security structures of the Buhari administration. In their festival of bloodshed, bandits struck and killed over seven persons in Faru community located in Maradun Local Government Area, Zamfara State. The bandits had about 48 hours before the operation, attacked a community where they killed over 48 residents in Zamfara.
The bandits were said to have stormed Faru on Sunday afternoon, armed to the teeth and were shooting sporadically to have their way. Beside those that were killed, several residents were said to be injured.