MINNA – The Secretary to the Niger State Government (SSG), Ahmed Matane, has confirmed the attack on Kachiwe community in Munya Local Government Area of Niger State, killing 30.
He described them as criminals making lives miserable for the people, and assured that the state government would do everything to ensure it brings an end to the attacks by those he described as criminals making lives miserable for the people.
Also, the Commissioner of Police Monday Bala Kury, who also confirmed the attack, said police have launched an investigation into the case to track perpetrators. He also said a team of policemen have been dispatched to the area to safeguard lives and property from further attacks.
The attack came barely 24 hours after attacking the Palace of Emir of Kagara in Rafi Local Government Area of Niger State, killing three mobile policemen and kidnapping scores.
In yesterday’s attack, which occurred at about 3.30am, the bandits also ransacked the community in large numbers.
It was gathered that those killed were mostly older persons who could not flee and young men who tried to put up some resistance to the attack.
- Rivers Assembly Resumes Sitting, Set To Probe Former Sole Administrator, Ibok-Ete Ibas - September 19, 2025
- Flood Sweeps 13 Communities In Adamawa - September 18, 2025
- Pensioners To Embark On Nationwide Naked Protest - September 18, 2025