Insecurity: 97 killed, 58 kidnapped in various violent attacks across Nigeria last week
Many states across the country are battling with security challenges involving killings and kidnappings of innocent individuals.
told journalists that Boko Haram terrorists have been occupying some communities in the state.
“I am confirming that there are Boko Haram elements here in Niger state, here in Kaure, I am confirming that they have hoisted their flags here.
Governor Abubakar Bello addressing the released students and staffs of GSC Kagara, on 27th Fed, 2020 at Govt House Minna, [Photo credit: Mary Noel-Berje]“Their wives (of the villagers) have been seized from them and forcefully attached to Boko Haram members. I just heard that they have placed their flags at Kaure, meaning they have taken over the territory.
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Bandits hit Niger again, sack 8 communities
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By Wole Mosadomi
No fewer than eight communities comprising about 1,500 residents have reportedly been sacked by bandits in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State.
It was gathered that the bandits numbering about 60, late Saturday, invaded Fuka District on motorcycles armed with AK-47 rifles.
Sources said on arrival in Fuka village, the bandits made straight to the resident of a renowned businessman, Alhaji Doma Fuka, from where they were said to have proceeded to the resident of a member of the Niger State House of Assembly, Mr Andrew Doma.
The bandits, it was gathered, after forcing out the villagers from their houses moved from house to house to steal cash and other valuables as well as rustled their cows.
John Shiklam in Kaduna and Laleye Dipo in Minna
No fewer than eight communities in the Fuka district of Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State have been deserted following the raid on the villages by bandits on Saturday night.
Another group of bandits yesterday also attacked worshipers at Haske Baptist Church, Manini community, Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State, killing a medical doctor while five people were abducted.
Following the raid on the Niger communities, THISDAY gathered that 1,569 villagers have now relocated to Sarkin Pawa the headquarters of the Munya LGA where they are now Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs).
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