JUST IN: Gunmen Attack Manta Village In Niger

Armed bandits on Tuesday attacked Manta village in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger state.

According to SaharaReporters, the bandits heavily armed with sophisticated weapons invaded the community on motorcycles on Tuesday night and started shooting sporadically.

A source that spoke on the incident said, “Manta village of Manta district in Shiroro Local Government Area was under siege by the armed bandit last night. They shot into the air frequently to instil fear in the victims.”

The source further stated that the incident led to the loss of lives but the number of those affected has not been ascertained.

This is the fourth reported attack in Niger State in the last one week.

In a related development, Northern elders have rejected recent comments credited to Sheikh Abubakar Ahmad Gumi accusing the military of triggering the raging banditry in parts of the North.