By Adam Abu Bashal
ABUJA, Nigeria (AA) - Gunmen killed at least 35 defenseless peasants in Northwestern Zamfara state, police sources in Nigeria reported Friday.
The gunmen were said to have invaded the Gudan-Maidawa, Tsauni, Gudan-Baushi, Gidan-Adamu, and Wari communities.
The peasants were killed to avenge the deaths of two of the armed group’s members by a vigilante faction the previous day, according to Zamfara police spokesperson Muhammad Shehu.
A manhunt was launched to arrest the perpetrators, Shehu added.
*Writing and contributed by Ahmet Gencturk