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Nigerian police kill over 100 'bandits' in crackdown

Nigerian police kill over 100 'bandits' in crackdown [Courtesy]

Nigerian police claimed on Friday that over 100 "bandits" had been killed in a crackdown targeting crime in the northwest state of Zamfara, following a surge in kidnappings for ransom and cattle rustling.

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