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The gale of attacks by bandits, now classified as terrorists, in the Northwestern part of the country, especially Kaduna and Niger states, was sustained all weekend, leaving in its trail bodies, arson and displacement of citizens. In Southern Kaduna, at least 10 persons were killed, while many houses were also set ablaze. Atak Mawai community in Zaman Dabo Village in Zangon Kataf Council came under heavy gunfire by the attackers in the early hours of yesterday, with most of those killed being burned in their houses. The state government confirmed 11 persons dead, with many others injured. Over 30 houses were burnt in the attack, and the injured were evacuated for treatment. Governor Nasir el-Rufa'i expressed sadness at the latest in a series of attacks in Niger State, where dozens of people have been killed and many houses burnt in fresh attacks at Galadima-Kogo and Galkogo communities of Shiroro Local Council. The attack started around 5:00 p.m. on Saturday and lasted for hours. The Niger State Police Command's Public Relations Officer, DSP Wasiu Abiodun, refused to comment on the development, but the Commissioner for Local Government, Chieftaincy Affairs and Internal Security, Emmanuel Umar, confirmed the attack. Security men were overpowered by the bandits, and there have been ongoing security operations in the area.