Armed bandits have allegedly kidnapped forty-nine individuals in Rafi and Wushishi Local Governments Areas of Niger State.
It was gathered that the bandits rode on bikes and parked distant from the village, whereas they walked to the village and unleashed assault whereas they had been quick asleep.
It was gathered among the bandits have been left behind to look at over the bikes whereas others trekked into the village to hold out the dastardly act.
Eyewitnesses mentioned upon arrival, the bandits moved from home to deal with, woke their victims up, stole their property and walked them out to the place they parked their bikes.
Efforts to contact the Chairman of Rafi Local Government, Alhaji Ismaila Modibo Kagara for a response on the matter have been abortive.
In an identical improvement, bandits kidnapped 19 natives of Kutunku in Jangaru Village in Wushishi Native Authorities Space of the state.
The gunmen stormed the world within the early hours of Monday, capturing sporadically to scare away the folks.
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Victims kidnapped have been made up of 11 male and 8 feminine.
One of many residents of the realm advised that the gunmen beat up lots of people through the assault.
The resident additionally said that among the many eight ladies kidnapped, two of them have been purported to be married off this weekend.
It was additional learnt that the bandits haven’t contacted the households of the abductees.
A senior Local Government official within the space who wouldn’t need his title talked about, confirmed the event.
He mentioned, “We heard in regards to the invasion of the village by bandits and kidnapped some individuals. A report has been despatched to the Divisional Police Officer in Zungeru, however, we’re but to listen to from him. It’s fairly unlucky.”
In the meantime, the Public Relations Officer, PRO, of the state police command, ASP Wasiu Abiodun, couldn’t be reached for remark on the time of submitting this report.
