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Bandits Kill Pastor, Abduct 20 In Niger

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A pastor serving with ECWA Gospel Kubwa, Kuta, Pastor Jeremiah Ibrahim has been killed by armed bandits in Chukuba village in Shiroro local government area of Niger state.

This was following an attack by armed bandits in Chukuba village.

It was learned that the Pastor had gone to check his farm in Chukuba and decided to visit a colleague who was the Resident Pastor of Chukuba where he was attacked and killed.

The bandits also kidnapped the wife of the Resident Pastor of Chukuba and other community members who are still in the custody of the bandits.

The deceased was buried on Friday in his hometown in Garatu, Bosso local government area of Niger state.

It was learned that on Friday, Bandits also kidnapped 20 people in Kukoki, Bassa/Kukoki ward in Shiroroocal local government area of Niger state.

Sources said that the terrorists stormed the area in their usual large numbers, well-armed with sophisticated weapons.

The Source said that while everyone was trying to take over from the bandits, the bandits took hold of their victims by force.

It was also learned that a lot of properties were looted and the residents in the community have deserted the area for fear of another attack.

Isaac Obasi

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