At least 42 people have been killed by terrorists, with an unspecified number, including children, abducted in attacks on communities in Agwarra and Borgu LGAs of Niger state.
According to sources, the gunmen have been attacking
villages in Agwarra for over a week without resistance.
Residents said the gunmen wreaked havoc on several
communities before abducting scores, including pupils and students from St.
Mary’s Private Catholic Primary and Secondary Schools in Papiri, Agwarra.
“They killed 37 people in Kasuwa Daji near Papiri, another
five in Kaima village, and abducted many people including children. Some of
these children are students of the same schools,” a source disclosed
Stephen Kabirat, the director of communications for the
Catholic Church in Kontagora Diocese, confirmed the attacks on the Catholic
mission house.
He said the terrorists killed over 40 people, abducted
villagers including children, and destroyed church property.
“Our Parish Priest narrowly escaped abduction when the
terrorists visited our Mission House three days ago. They destroyed religious
items, stole two motorcycles, and took cash exceeding N200,000,” he said.
Wasiu Abiodun, spokesperson of the Niger police command,
confirmed the attacks.
He said the gunmen attacked Kasuwan Daji in Borgu LGA around
4:30pm on Saturday, burning the market, looting shops, and carting away food
supplies.
He said over 10 people were killed and only Borgu LGA was
attacked by the gunmen.
“At least over 30 persons were killed, and several others
kidnapped. A joint security team has visited the scene, and efforts to rescue
the victims are ongoing,” he said.
The police assured that further updates would be provided as
the situation develops.
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