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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Armed bandits have attacked several villages in Shiroro and Munya Local Government Areas of Niger State, killing one person, kidnapping several others, and rustling an unconfirmed number of cattle.<\/p>\n

This was contained in a post by security analyst Zagazola Makama on his official X (formerly Twitter) handle on Monday.<\/p>\n

According to intelligence sources, the attack in Shiroro LGA occurred at about 2:15 p.m. on February 22, when bandits on motorcycles stormed Kutako Makera and Galadiman-Kogo villages.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe attackers killed a 75-year-old resident, Bansi Kutako, before abducting multiple villagers and making away with livestock,\u201d Makama stated.<\/p>\n

In a separate incident, bandits invaded Hayin-Dogo village in Munya LGA at around 3:50 a.m. on February 23, kidnapping five residents, including two women.<\/p>\n

The victims have been identified as: Adamu Danfulani, Umar Sanda, Murtala Tailor, Aisha Rabiu and Ramatu Murtala, 26.<\/p>\n

Following the attacks, joint security forces, including the military, police, vigilantes, and DSS special hunters, have been deployed to track the criminals, rescue the abducted persons, and recover stolen livestock.<\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – Nigeria. Armed bandits have attacked several villages in Shiroro and Munya Local Government Areas of Niger State, killing one person, kidnapping several others, and rustling an unconfirmed number of cattle. This was contained in a post by security analyst Zagazola Makama on his official X (formerly Twitter) handle on Monday. 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