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Terrorists Attack Niger Communities, kill Pregnant Woman, Abduct 50 Persons
The bandits were notorious around Anawanka, Sabon Gari and Kundu axis of the two local government areas.
A pregnant woman and five others were killed on Tuesday night, March 7, by terrorists who invaded Rafi and Wushishi local government areas of Niger State.
About 50 residents of the area were also kidnapped by the terrorists. It was gathered that the attack was cut short by the military on aerial patrol who engaged them in gunfire.
Confirming the incident, the State Commissioner for Internal Security and Humanitarian Affairs, Emmanuel Umar, said the government was yet to ascertain the details of the attack.
The bandits were notorious around Anawanka, Sabon Gari and Kundu axis of the two local government areas.
However, Nigeria Air Force (NAF) fighter jet engaged the bandits for several hours but the detail of the operation or otherwise was not yet known.
