Bandits have attacked Damala village in Woko district of Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State, killing at least four persons.
The attack, which happened during the weekend came barely one week after gunmen killed 42 residents in several communities, including the Kasuwan Daji market in Demo village, in Borgu and neighbouring Agwara LGAs.
The Niger State Police Command confirmed the onslaught to newsmen on Sunday.
In a statement, the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Wasiu Abiodun, said the attackers stormed the village, rustled an unspecified number of cattle, and killed four residents during the attack
He stated that the gunmen also set several shops in the community ablaze before fleeing the scene.
Abiodun revealed that security agencies swiftly responded to the incident, adding that a clearance operation was currently ongoing, while security monitoring had been intensified to prevent further attacks and ensure the safety of residents.
The Command’s spokesman assured the public that efforts were being taken to catch the perpetrators and restore normalcy in the area.
Edited by Favour Owonibi.