Four persons have been reportedly killed by bandits who attacked Damala village in Woko district of Borgu Local Government Area of Niger state.
The state Command’s Public Relations Officer, Wasiu Abiodun, confirming the attack said the attackers stormed the village in the early hours of Saturday, January 10, rustled an unspecified number of cattle, and killed four residents during the attack.
Barely a week ago, gunmen killed 42 residents in several communities in Borgu and neighbouring Agwara Local Government Areas. During that attack, the gunmen burned marketplaces and homes, and abducted numerous residents, including children — with some estimates suggesting the death toll could rise. President Tinubu condemned the violence and ordered a pursuit of the perpetrators.
Abiodun stated that security agencies promptly responded to the incident and have since visited the affected area, adding that a clearance operation is currently ongoing, while security monitoring has been intensified to prevent further attacks and ensure the safety of residents.
This is even as he assured the public that efforts are being sustained to apprehend the perpetrators and restore normalcy in the area.
