Bandits Attack Niger Communities, Leaving Two Dead and Several Kidnapped

Bandits Attack Niger Communities, Leaving Two Dead and Several Kidnapped

Karaga and Rumace communities in Bassa Ward, Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State, fell victim to a bandit raid resulting in tragedy. At least two farmers lost their lives, and an unspecified number of residents were kidnapped during the attacks……READ ALSO Military Neutralizes Bandits, Recovers Arms In Zamfara Operation

According to reports, the onslaught began around 9 pm on Friday, lasting for hours as the bandits wreaked havoc. Houses, motorcycles, and food banks were set ablaze as the assailants, riding motorcycles in groups of three, fired shots upon entering the communities.

As of now, the Niger State Police Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Wasiu Abiodun, has not issued a statement regarding the incident.

Meanwhile, in a separate but equally tragic incident in Niger State’s capital, Minna, Alhaji Muftau Mohammed collapsed and died at Morris Police Division while attempting to secure the release of his two sons, Mubarak Ahmed and Yusuf Mohammed. The brothers had been taken into custody by the police around 11 pm on Wednesday while sleeping outside their house due to the intense heat.

Yusuf recounted that they were lying down in front of their house when three police patrol vans passed by. Later, the police returned and arrested them, leading to the heartbreaking events that unfolded at the police station.

These incidents underscore the ongoing security challenges facing Niger State and the urgent need for effective measures to safeguard the lives and property of its residents.

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