Terrorist Attack Claims Scores In Niger Communities

  Terrorists have reportedly killed more than 40 people, including security operatives, vigilantes and civilians, while setting houses ablaze in Bagna, Erena and Yelwa communities in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State. Advertisement googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display("div-gpt-ad-1672569656851-0"); }); Sources said about 30 special forces personnel, secret security operatives and 10 vigilantes lost their lives during the attack, which followed an ambush around their camp, although the overall death toll is believed to be higher. It was further gathered that Bagna community was attacked on Tuesday morning, forcing residents to flee their homes. READ ALSO: Troops Kill Five Terrorists, Arrest Suspected Kidnapper In Plateau A resident, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said, “Over 200 terrorists invaded Bagna early this morning and have been burning houses using explosives. As of this evening, Bagna community is on fire, with thick smoke rising.” Advertisement googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display("div-gpt-ad-1672569913499-0"); }); It was also learnt that at least 10 vigilantes were killed, while many others were injured and hospitalised after their camp, shared with the Department of State Services (DSS), was set ablaze as they attempted to confront the attackers. Sources said they were overwhelmed due to the terrorists’ superior weapons. Earlier reports indicated that the attackers had, on Monday, rustled several cattle from Nada village in Shiroro Local Government Area but lost their way before arriving in Bagna community, where they launched multiple attacks on residents. The Niger State Commissioner for Homeland Security, Morris Magaji, confirmed the incident when contacted but did not provide details of the casualties. Advertisement googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display("div-gpt-ad-1672587799169-0"); }); Join Our Whatsapp Channel To join: Simply click on the link below & turn on notifications to get the latest updates Subscribe to Our Newsletter In This Article: Niger state More Stories Houses Burnt As Gunmen Kill Five, Abduct Residents In Fresh Attack On Niger Community Suspected Bandits Bomb Bridge Linking Two Communities In Niger State Residents Protest Erratic Power Supply, Estimated Billing In Minna /* * * CONFIGURATION VARIABLES: EDIT BEFORE PASTING INTO YOUR WEBPAGE * * / var disqus_shortname = 'channelstelevision'; // Required - Replace example with your forum shortname / * * DON'T EDIT BELOW THIS LINE * * */ (function() { var dsq = document.createElement('script'); dsq.type = 'text/javascript'; dsq.async = true; dsq.src = '//' + disqus_shortname + '.disqus.com/embed.js'; (document.getElementsByTagName('head')[0] || document.getElementsByTagName('body')[0]).appendChild(dsq); })(); Please enable JavaScript to view the comments powered by Disqus.

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