Residents killed and homes burned in Niger village attack
Panic has spread through Pissa Village in Niger State after a violent attack by suspected bandits. Three residents lost their lives and several homes were set on fire during the incident. Wasiu Abiodun, the police spokesperson, confirmed that the military responded to the attack, though full details are still unclear. The event has heightened fear in the area, especially after recent rumors of possible invasions in the state capital.
What happened
- Suspected bandits invaded Pissa Village in Borgu Local Government Area, killing three people and burning several houses.
- The attack led to a military response, with troops engaging the attackers, but details remain sketchy.
- Wasiu Abiodun confirmed the incident and stated that the military was involved in the response.
- Earlier, rumors of an invasion in Minna caused schoolchildren to flee before closing time, but authorities denied any attack on schools.
- Police visited schools in the affected areas and assured parents that no attacks had occurred within any school in the state.
