Several people have been feared killed and many others kidnapped by terrorists in last weekend attacks on communities in Niger State.
The three attacked communities are Essan Lokoto, Shikapi and Koitapi, all in Paikoro local government area of Niger state.
According to a resident,
“Several people were affected including my kinsmen. Some were shot dead and those kidnapped were taken to an unknown destination. The numbers of victims kidnapped and shot are not yet ascertained at this time”, he said.
The unknown gunmen were said to have started the attacks at Essan Lokoto before escalating to Shikapi and Koitapi.
Relatives of those kidnapped said they were yet to be contacted by the terrorists, a development that has left them confused about the safety, whereabouts of their loved ones.
According to residents, similar attacks had occurred in communities along the Kafin-Koro axis, warning that no one knew which community would be next.
Niger State Commissioner for Internal Security, Emmanuel Umar, confirmed the attack adding that security forces were sent to repel and prevent further attacks by the terrorists.
