The victims, all members of the CJTF, were said to have bravely confronted the heavily armed bandits.
At least eight members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) have been k!lled by bandits in Dan Lutu village, Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
This is according to security analyst Zagazola Makama in a statement on Friday, October 10.
Makama revealed that the CJTF were ambushed by the bandits while responding to a distress call on the bandits attempting to unleash terror on the residents.
The victims, all members of the CJTF, were said to have bravely confronted the heavily armed bandits but were overpowered during a fierce exchange of gunfire.
The remains of the victims have reportedly been recovered and preparations are underway for their burial.