Zamfara

British

/ ˌzæmˈfarə /

noun

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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Aleru is from Yankuzo town - an area in the north-western state of Zamfara which has been a hub for bandit activity over the last three years.

From BBC • Nov. 27, 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

Searches are also being made in Katsina and Zamfara states.

From BBC • Mar. 9, 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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