Armed men on Saturday killed at least ten people when they attacked Ruwan-Tofa community in Dansadau district of Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State, residents have said.

Maru is the same local government, alongside Talata Marafa, attacked by the armed men on June 2 and 3, during which 21 people were killed.

The latest attack was confirmed by the police in Zamfara.

Police spokesperson in the state, Mr Mohammed Shehu, told journalists that 10 people were killed in the attack. He also said security agencies are working with the state government to maintain peace in the state.

Residents said the attackers numbering about 200 stormed the community on over 100 motorcycles shooting sporadically and killing people at will. They also stole hundreds of livestock, the residents said asking not to be named for security reasons.

The Saturday attack occurred around 6 p.m. The gunmen faced no challenge from security operatives during the attack after which the injured were taken to Dansadau hospital within the local governemnt, a resident said. Some of the victims died at the hospital and were part of the 10 deaths recorded from the attack.

The attack occured few hours after police in Zamfara circulated a statement promising increased security in Maru local government and other parts of the state.

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