Bandits invade two local governments in Niger, kill 20

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No fewer than 20 people were killed in bandits’ attack that occurred in Wushishi Local Government Area and Lavun local government areas of Niger State on Friday, leaving many others injured.

Several other people who were trying to escape the onslaught of the bandits ran into deep water and drowned.Our correspondent gathered that the bandits had blocked the ever-busy Tegina-Zungeru-Minna Road for more than six hours on Friday afternoon, shooting sporadically, stopping vehicles and killing people, including women and children, in the process.

Eleven bodies of those who drowned were said to have been buried on Friday evening while a number of people yet to be ascertained were still missing. The Nation learnt that the bandits abducted several people with majority of them being girls, rustled several cows and snatched motorcycles.

 

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BashirAhmaad thanks for protecting the country as you've promised

Where is the army? where is the police and where is the presidency?

Nigeria now; you have a relative in Wushishi, call to know if they are fine. If that is the case, you thank God and end call! Or Check if you have a relative in Wushishi, if no, type RIP and move on with life!

HQNigerianArmy NGPoliceForce UNHumanRights UN USUN Bandits and Bokoharam terrorist will invade a community and kill, kidnap people that lasted for hours without any attempt by Nigeria security to challenge them. This is very bad.

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