source: Vanguard (Nigeria)
actor1: Zamfara Communal Militia (Nigeria)
actor2: Civilians (Nigeria)
location: Zurmi
notes: Suspected 'bandits' or cattle raiders active in Zamfara and Katsina states have killed about 41 persons at Birane village, Zurmi Local Government Area of Zamfara State, after intercepting a vehicle conveying bridesmaids and traders to the community market. They reportedly slit the throat of the driver and then opened fire on the vehicle, killing all on board. The gunmen then proceeded to the market, opening fire indiscriminately. 41 dead in total.