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Vigilante
Six members of a local vigilante group sustained injuries early on Jan. 27 following an accidental explosion of gunpowder that sparked a fire in Talata Mafara, Zamfara State.
Eyewitnesses said the incident occurred at about 12:15 a.m., engulfing the affected area in flames and leaving the victims with varying degrees of injuries.
The injured were immediately evacuated to the General Hospital, Talata Mafara, where they are receiving medical treatment. (Zagazola, excluding headline)
