Over 1,000 Gunmen Attack Niger Town, Kidnap Scores Of People

Over 1,000 Gunmen Attack Niger Town, Kidnap Scores Of People
The attack comes just days after Niger State Governor, Abubakar Bello confirmed the activity of Boko Haram militants in the state.
by SaharaReporters, New York
May 06, 2021
Unknown gunmen have kidnapped over 100 people in Shadadi town in Niger state, killing 8 and leaving 4 injured.
A source who spoke with BBC Hausa said more than 1, 000 gunmen attacked the town on Wednesday and perpetrated the act.
The attack comes just days after Niger State Governor, Abubakar Bello confirmed the activity of Boko Haram militants in the state.
The worst place affected by the latest attack is Shadadi town under Mariga Local Government Area where eyewitnesses said thousands of residents have fled the town after the incident.

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