Over 100 bandits neutralised in Niger

Over 100 bandits neutralised in Niger

By: James Bwala

A Joint Security Operatives comprising the Nigerian Army, the police and members of the Niger State Vigilante Corps reportedly engaged bandits that attacked the Police Divisional Office in Nasco killing over 100 bandits during the operation.

The State Commissioner for Local Government, Chieftaincy Affairs and Internal Security, Emmanuel Umar, who confirmed the development said over 100 bandits were neutralized while 50 motorcycles were recovered during the operation.

The bandits who stormed Bangi, the headquarters of Mariga Local Government Area of Niger State, on Wednesday evening, March 16, stormed Bangi Divisional Police station and attacked security personnel in a similar way they did at Nasko about three days ago.

According to reports, the bandits however, met their waterloo when the joint security operatives got wind of the plan earlier and fiercely engaged them leading to the killing of dozens while many others escaped with gunshot injuries.

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According to the Commissioner,  the attackers had moved from Nasko where they killed the Divisional Police Officer and other security operatives on Tuesday to launch another attack on Bangi, in the same axis.

Speaking on the success of the operation, the Niger State Governor, Abubakar Sani Bello commended the joint security operatives for their gallantry in repelling the  attack and killing scores of bandits at a Divisional Police Station in Bangi. 

Governor Sani Bello in a statement acknowledged the dedication of the conventional and unconventional security agencies in the fight against terrorism in the state. 

 “It is soul-soothing to know that the criminals had a bad outing against innocent lives. We shall continue to ensure that they lose out in any attempt to take on our security operatives.” The governor said.

Over 100 bandits neutralised in Niger