No fewer than thirty six villagers have been killed by rampaging bandits in fresh attacks in Kebbi state.
Six police officers were among the victims killed during the Sunday attack at Dan Umaru in Zuru area of of the north west state, according to Daily Trust.
According to locals, the funeral of 27 people had taken place while several others sustained various degrees of injuries.
Dozens have also been kidnapped and hundreds of cattle rustled during the attack on neighboring villages.
In Zamfara State, three people were killed in Shinkafi village.
The police authorities in both states had yet to make any official statement on the matter as of the time of filing this report.