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Seven years of banditry in Niger State: 380 killed, 71 abducted, N79m paid as ransom
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By Wole Mosadomi
Niger state has been under siege from bandits for the past seven years. Out of the 25 local government areas in the state, 18 have been attacked by these bandits and local government areas which are constantly invaded and almost completely overrun are Shiroro, Munyan, Rafi, Mashegu and of recent Paiko.
These bandits now strike mostly in the day time and operate without any challenge from the security agents.