Armed Bandits Attack Niger Villages, Kill One, Kidnap Several Others

Armed Bandits Attack Niger Villages, Kill One, Kidnap Several Others

By: Zagazola Makama

Armed bandits have attacked several villages in Shiroro and Munya Local Government Areas of Niger State, killing one person, kidnapping several others, and rustling an unconfirmed number of cattle.

Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the attack in Shiroro LGA occurred at about 2:15 p.m. on Feb. 22, when bandits on motorcycles invaded Kutako Makera and Galadiman-Kogo villages.

The assailants shot dead a 75-year-old resident, Bansi Kutako, before abducting multiple villagers and stealing cattle.

In a separate incident, bandits stormed Hayin-Dogo village in Munya LGA around 3:50 a.m. on Feb. 23, kidnapping five residents, including two women.

The victims have been identified as: Adamu Danfulani, Umar Sanda, Murtala Tailor, Aisha Rabiu, and Ramatu Murtala, 26

Joint security forces, including the military, police, vigilantes, and DSS special hunters, have been deployed to track the criminals, rescue the abducted persons, and recover stolen livestock.

The command urged residents to remain vigilant and report any suspicious movements to security agencies.

Armed Bandits Attack Niger Villages, Kill One, Kidnap Several Others