Bandits Kill 42 in Deadly Terror Attacks in Niger

Bandits have again stormed a community in Niger State during which no fewer than 42 persons, including children were said to have been killed while scores were also said to have been abducted, as reported by Vanguard.

The incident, which occurred in Agwara and Borgu Local Government Areas of the state, came less than one month after over 300 pupils, students and staff of St. Mary’s Catholic School, Papiri, were abducted in the same local government areas.

This came as President Bola Tinubu directed the Minister of Defence, the Chief of Defence Staff, the Service Chiefs, the Inspector-General of Police, and the Director-General of the Department of State Services, DSS, to track down and apprehend the perpetrators of the attack, and ensure they are swiftly brought to justice.

Also, Governor Mohammed Bago of Niger State has expressed sadness over the terrorist attack, describing it as cruel and nefarious.

Meanwhile, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has condemned the attack, describing the killings and abductions as a grave failure of the state’s fundamental responsibility to protect its citizens.