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By Modupe Shodeinde
Bandits have killed one and abducted 10 persons on Thursday, in an invasion of communities in Shiroro LGA, Niger State.
This came barely 24hours after the killing of one and abduction of 42 others at Government Science College, Kagara in Rafi Local Government Area of Niger State by bandits on Wednesday.
Vanguard Newspaper reports that a source narrated that the latest attack on Sarkin Zama, Bakin Kogi (Lagbe), Siyiko, Kokki and other adjoining villages, all in Gurmana ward of Shiroro LGA, occurred in the early hours.
Two persons reportedly sustained injuries as the bandits shot sporadically, prompting residents to flee into the bush.
Sani Kokki, the co-convener of Concerned Shiroro Youths, a pressure group, confirmed the incident and said the bandits stormed the villages in large numbers, heavily armed.
According to him, the attack lasted for hours and claimed at least one life, while two persons were injured.
“Countless deadly attacks have become daily occurrences, thereby compelling the affected victims to live at the mercy of hydra-headed monsters. Defenceless, unarmed, and peaceful locals have been abandoned to their fate,” Kokki added.
One person was said to have been shot in the eye, while the other was shot around the armpit.
Kokki said those who sustained injuries were rushed to Kuta General Hospital for treatment.
