The Police and local vigilante in Rafi Local Government Area of Niger state have confirmed to death of nine armed bandits killed after a gun battle.
Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, ASP Wasiu Abiodun confirmed the incident.
”The DPO Kagara mobilized Operation PUFF Adder with some local vigilante to engage the armed bandits and this led to the killing of nine bandits who have been terrorizing people of Rafi and its environs for quite a long time,” Abiodun said.
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Recalling the incident, an eyewitness said the gun battle took place at Karaya Mahanga and Bakachi villages at exactly 2:30 am on Saturday and lasted about 6: 00 am.
The source added that out of the nine bandits killed, three were attacked by angry residents when they ran towards Mekujeri village while one hundred and fifty cows and two hundred flock of sheep were recovered from the bandits during the face-off.
Chairman, Rafi Local Government Area, Alh Ismaila Modibo, also confirmed the incident while urging residents to remain calm and not panic as the situation is under control.
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