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The Digest:

Gunmen have reportedly attacked two communities in Zamfara State, leaving two people dead and over 100 abducted. The attack, which residents described as chaotic and violent, has reinforced a Reign of Terror in the area.

  • Gunmen attacked Gamdum Mallam and Ruwan Rana villages in Zamfara State.
  • The attacks began on Saturday, August 23.
  • Two residents were killed, and at least 100 people were abducted.
  • The assailants rode motorbikes, splitting into two groups.
  • One group kidnapped people and livestock, while the other set up a roadblock.
  • A lawmaker said 46 people were abducted in Ruwan Rana village.
  • The gunmen took the kidnap victims toward the Makakari forest.

The recent attack is part of a series of violent incidents in Zamfara, which residents say have left them feeling abandoned.

Sources: TheCable, Reuters