Niger: Terrorists Launch Coordinated Attacks On Eight Communities, Kill Scores

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Terrorists have reportedly invaded eight communities in Munya Local Government Area of Niger State, killing scores and injuring many villagers within three days.

The villages include Liwi, Paidna, Tsohon Kabula, Chibani, Fuka, Kuchi, Dandaudu, and Mararraban Dandaudu.

It was gathered that between Wednesday to Friday, the rampaging gunmen ransacked villages without any resistance from security personnel or vigilante groups and carted away large herds of cattle, goats, and sheep.

Eyewitnesses stated that the terrorists stormed the areas in possession of sophisticated dangerous weapons, moved freely on motorcycles while reigning mayhem on the communities as the people scamper for safety.

A resident of Sarkin Pawa, Sunday Pada, said that his relatives in Tsohon Kabula informed him that terrorists have overrun Paidna and neighboring villages.

He stated, “In Liwi, a community close to Kachiwe where people were previously burnt to ashes in their sleep, the gunmen attacked on Thursday and killed three people, abducted many others as well as carried away their valuables.

According to him, “In Tsohon Kabula, my relatives also said the bandits are gathering in Paidna as a result of which, the villages around there have been deserted. We are left on our own with no security presence. Please, help us tell the government to come to our aid.”

It was learned that on Friday, in Fuka, Dandaudu, and Mararraban Dandaudu, villagers who went to Chibani and Mutum Daya markets were attacked by gunmen.

Eyewitnesses that escaped from the Mutum Daya market stated that the terrorists commenced operation around 2 pm when the markets were full of sellers and buyers.

On the number of casualties, the source said, “At the moment, we cannot do anything, until the situation is calm enough to ascertain those who died.

Confirming the incident, the Commissioner for Local Government, Chieftaincy Affairs and Internal Security, Emmanuel Umar, stated that he has mobilized security agencies to the affected areas.

“Government will ensure the security of lives and property of citizens and will ensure a coordinated security action in the affected areas will commence,” Umar said.