Gunmen Strike, Kill Five, Injure Many In Niger State

A group of gunmen has attacked Chibane village, killing no fewer than five villagers in the Munya Local Government Area of Niger State.

According to a report from the area, the bandits numbering over 100 rode on motorcycles into the community through Zagzaga in Kaduna state at about 2.00pm and started to shoot sporadically.

The villagers were said to have run for their dear lives with many sustaining gunshot injuries.

The gunmen had reportedly sacked a Fulani settlement in the area and rustled several herds of cattle.

It was gathered that before soldiers drafted to the area could arrive the bandits had escaped into Kaduna state with the rustled cattle and other agricultural produce.

An unofficial source told This Day that some of those injured were brought into the Minna General Hospital for treatment  yesterday  evening.

The State Commissioner for Internal Security Mr. Emmanuel Umar, when contacted, confirmed the story.

Umar said:  “Yes there was an attack there today (yesterday) we sent our security forces there we are still expecting a report from them.”