Bandits on the rampage shot dead six soldiers, seven policemen and abducted Chinese nationals

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Niger mining site was hit yesterday by rampaging bandits as they reportedly killed civilians and security agents and abducted two Chinese nationals. The Wednesday afternoon attack added to the series of attacks at the hand of terrorists.

The attack took place in Ajata, Aboki, in Gurmana ward of Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State.

 

Sani Kokki, who happens to be the Co-convener, Concerned Shiroro Youth of Niger State, confirmed the incident on Thursday.

According to him, the bandits who attacked the mining site shot directly at the workers and security operatives on site.

The bandits also abducted some workers and two Chinese expatriates in the process. The identities of the Chinese nationals and the number of people kidnapped are yet to be ascertained.

We shall avail you details as we get them.

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