Bandits kill 12, abduct 26
*As troops battle terrorists in Birnin Gwari, kill 11 Bandits, yesterday, killed seven persons and abducted 26 others from seven communities in Mashegu Local Government Area of Niger State. Also in Katsina, terrorists in long kaftans, called Jalabiya, raided the Barebari community, weekend, killing five peasants. No fewer than three locals are said to be receiving treatment in hospitals following injuries sustained during the attack. In another development, troops and Special Forces of the Nigerian Army, have neutralised 11 bandits in a fierce battle, which took place during fighting patrols in Birnin Gwari Local Government Area of Kaduna State. In Niger State, Chairman of Mashegu council, Umar Igede, who confirmed the attacks on the seven communities in Minna, yesterday, said the attacks have forced residents to flee from their homes. According to Igede, bandits have killed hundreds of residents between January and March 2023, adding: “Bandits have already caused our people to de...