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Terrorists kill 14 persons in attacks on Shiroro communities in Niger State

Last updated: February 21, 2022 3:27 pm
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Fourteen persons have been killed by terrorists in attacks on some communities in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State, North-Central Nigeria.

The terrorists in large number invaded and attacked the community in Galape and Makuba in separate attacks over the weekend.

According to a source at Galape village, 13 persons were killed, while an unspecified number of people were abducted by the terrorists.

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The source added that from Galape village, the terrorists proceeded to the deserted Galadiman Kogo community and set houses ablaze.

At Makuba Community in Bassa-Kukoki Ward, one person was killed while 13 were abducted.

As at the time of filing this report, the terrorists have not communicated with the families of the abducted persons to make their demands.

(Editor: Terverr Tyav)

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