Over eight communities comprising about 1,500 residents have been displaced by Bandits in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State.
It was reported that the bandits invaded Fuka District on motorcycles and armed with AK-47 rifles on Saturday.
Sources said the bandits made straight to the resident of a renowned businessman, Doma Fuka and later proceeded to the resident of a member of the Niger State House of Assembly, Andrew Doma.
It was gathered that the bandits were moving from house to house to steal cash and other valuables, including cows.
Many of the villagers mostly women and children were wounded by the bandits and were immediately rushed to an undisclosed hospital for treatment.
However, an eyewitness told newsmen that the number of those abducted could not be immediately ascertained.
He said, “I am not sure of the number of those killed or abducted but I can confirm to you is that there is nobody in these communities now because the bandits have turned the villages to their hiding places and cooking centers.”
