Again, Bandits Kill Five, Abduct Eight In Niger  State

Bandits have reportedly attacked residents of Kpampo village near Gulu town in Lapai Local Government Area of Niger State, killing five and kidnapping eight others.

According to Daily Trust, a relative of one of the abducted victims, Shuaibu Usman confirmed the incident through a telephone conversation on Wednesday.

 Usman, a resident of Gulu village said bandits in large numbers, wielding sophisticated weapons, rode into the community on motorcycles at night and started shooting sporadically into the air.

He said the bandits killed five villagers who attempted to escape from their homes.

Usman added that eight persons including two housewives were whisked away at gunpoint by the bandits during the raid.

He added that four persons also sustained gunshot injuries and were receiving treatment at a private hospital in Gulu town.

Furthermore, some villagers who managed to escape the attack are taking refuge in Gulu town.

"As I am talking to you, four people that sustained gunshot injuries are receiving treatment here in Gulu town,” he said.

He said the bandits also burgled some shops including pharmacies and carted away foodstuffs, drugs and wine.

As of the time of filling the report, authorities are yet to confirm the incident.