Nigeria: Zamfara villagers repelled bandits, foiled attack on Bakkere community — Africa Links 24

Residents of Bakkere village in Kaura Namoda Local Government Area of Zamfara State have successfully repelled a bandit attack after a fierce gun battle with the assailants, forcing the attackers to flee without carrying out their operation.

The incident, which occurred in the early hours of the day, is being seen as another example of growing community resistance against banditry and rural attacks in parts of the North-West.

Sources told PRNigeria that the attackers had infiltrated parts…