At Least 17 Killed By Suspected Bandits In Niger State

At least 17 persons are feared killed by bandits in Dukku community in Rijau local government area of Niger State.

Those killed were mostly members of the local vigilante group in the area who had attempted to combat the gunmen but were overpowered. Meanwhile, Governor Abubakar Bello in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Mary Noel-Berje, on Thursday, has appealed to residents of Kagara to remain calm, assuring that the government is deploying resources at its disposal to ensure the protection of their lives and property.

The Governor commiserated with the families of those who lost their lives in the attack and prayed for a speedy recovery for the injured victims.

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