One killed, three kidnapped as armed men attack Niger community
Armed persons on Sunday attacked Kusherki community in Rafi Local Government Area of Niger State, killing one person.
He said the victim was shot dead after he told the kidnappers he is a farmer and had no money to give them.Mr Ahmed said they ransacked the home of his cousin, Jafaru Jibrin.Apart from Mr Jibrin, two people, Abdulrashid Muhammad and Safina Kaura, were also kidnapped.“The kidnappers have contacted a relative demanding for N20 million ransom,” Mr Ahmad said.He also accused security agencies of responding late to the attack.
“The security agents came in the morning after we concluded the funeral prayer of the late Mr Kaura killed by the bandits.”“We’re calling the attention of the authorities concerned to take proactive measures to forestall further attacks, as the bandits are strongly believed to be retiring from Zamfara State,” he said.
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