By: TUNDE BOLAJI – MINNA.
Some unknown gunmen suspected to be bandits has again attacked and no fewer than 13 people including security operatives were reportedly killed while many others injured in Mariga local government area of Niger state.
According to reports from the area, the ugly incident took place on Tuesday around 4pm when the suspects in their numbers carrying sophisticated weapons with three one each of about one hundred motorcycles allegedly trooping in from Zamfara state.
It was gathered that three communities that were attacked in the process are Kumbashi, Bangi and Mongoro putting them under siege and among the 13 casualties includes; one Mobile policeman, two vigilantes among others.
An eyewitness told Newsman in Minna, that the armed men also blew off a communication mast to halt communication in the area in order to carry out smooth operations in those communities.
He added that the bandits were out for alleged reprisal attacks on the communities following the recent Air Force raid on hideouts of the criminals leading to severe casualties on their side.
When contacted, the local government chairman, Alhaji Abbas Kasuwa Garba confirmed the development, adding that he can not confirm the actual casualty for now but there is serious tension within the area due to the continue presence of the bandits.
Also contacted, the Niger State Police command Image Maker, SP Wasiu Abiodun could not be reached at the time of filing the report.
