Panic as Terrorists Carry Out Early Morning Attack in Communities in Northern State
- Terrorists have struck again in Niger state, attacking some communities after Kamapani Waya in Kontagora local government area
- Residents in the affected communities were reportedly seen on alert, while some were urging the women and children to go and hide
- Troops of the Nigerian Army have, however, been reportedly mobilised to repel the attack on the communities
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Kontagora LGA, Niger state - Terrorists on Thursday morning, July 21, invaded some communities after Kamapani Waya in the Kontagora local government area of Niger state.
The Nation reported that its correspondent, who was on the way to Kontagora from Minna in a public transport, had to turn back after leaving Kampani Waya.
Source: UGC
The driver was informed of the bandit activities by some vehicles who were warned by the villagers.
They had to return to Kampani Waya to stay there for about 40 minutes.
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The villagers were reportedly seen on alert while some were urging the women and children to go and hide. Some cows were being taken away for hiding.
Every vehicle coming from Minna had to stop to avoid getting into the crossfire.
Military troops have, however, been mobilised to the road.
It was gathered that some of the military troops were sighted some distance after the Kamapani Waya as they directed motorists.
Some soldiers have also reportedly entered the communities to engage the terrorists.
Foreigners kidnapped as terrorists strike in Niger state, kill policemen, others
In another related development, bandits have reportedly killed no fewer than 17 people and left several others severely injured after attacking a mining site managed by the Chinese Nationals at Ajata-Aboki in Gurmana Ward of Shiroro local government area of Niger state.
The attack was launched on Wednesday afternoon, June 29, during which 17 persons, including mobile policemen guarding the miners and workers, were killed.
Legit.ng gathers that the attackers, reportedly armed with sophisticated weapons, were said to have arrived in the community around 2pm and headed to the mining site, shooting at anyone on sight.
Gunmen shoot 3 policemen dead, 1 motorcyclist in Niger
Also in Niger state, Legit.ng previously reported that gunmen suspected to be kidnappers killed three policemen and a commercial motorcyclist in Suleja.
The incident took place around 11pm on Thursday, May 12.
The policemen were reportedly responding to a distress call when they were ambushed near a place called Old Barracks.
Source: Legit.ng
