The police have confirmed a fresh terrorist attack, in which no fewer than seven farmers, including a vigilante operative were killed, with 50 bags of maize in a truck burnt at Bangi in Mariga Local Government Area of Niger State, North-Central Nigeria.
Police State Command spokesperson, Superintendent Wasi’u Abiodun, who confirmed the incident, added that vigilante men from Wamba and Yan-Sakai, also known as volunteers, were ambushed within Makogi-Ungwan Elbi by the terrorists. He added that, unfortunately, the clash caused the loss of lives of some of the members.
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Abiodun further said joint security operatives comprising the police and the military tactical teams have already been mobilised to the area to forestall reoccurrence and ensure a peaceful farming harvest season.
A source who also confirmed the attack said that the victims had gone to bring the harvested maize home from their farm when the terrorists ambushed them, killed all the occupants in the truck and set it ablaze with the 50 bags of maize.
(Editor: Terverr Tyav)
