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Zamfara

British  
/ ˌzæmˈfarə /

noun

  1. a state of Nigeria, in the NW. Capital: Gusau. Pop: 3 259 846 (2006). Area: 39 762 sq km (15 352 sq miles)

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The army said its troops mobilised alongside the police immediately after hearing about the abduction, in the Tsafe area of Zamfara on Saturday afternoon.

From BBC Aug. 9, 2026

Several other pupils were injured and rushed to health centres in the town of Kauran Namoda, Zamfara state, for treatment.

From BBC Feb. 5, 2025

Nigeria’s military said in a statement that 76 girls and 61 boys had been freed in the northern state of Zamfara, and were being taken back to Kaduna.

From New York Times Mar. 24, 2024

The Zamfara police spokesperson did not immediately respond to Reuters' request for comment on the attack, which took place late on Friday.

From Reuters Nov. 25, 2023

A police spokesperson for Zamfara said they could not immediately comment.

From Reuters Apr. 29, 2023

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