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.
Niger state attack: Gunmen ‘kill, kidnap over 100 pipo’ for central Nigeria
6 May 2021
Wia dis foto come from, Getty Images
Some pipo wey dey stay some communities for Niger state for central Nigeria don tell BBC say gunmen attack dia towns on Wednesday, kill plenti pipo and kidnap over 100.
Wednesday attack dey come just days after govnor of di state Abubakar Bello confam say Boko Haram dey active for im state.
Worst affected by di latest attack na Shadadi town under Mariga local goment wia eyewitnesses say thousands don run away after wetin happun.
According to pipo wey dey for Shadadi, pipo wey dem kill from Wednesday attack reach 100 although Niger state goment never come out to deny di number.
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