3 Killed, Others Abducted As Terrorists Attack Niger Communities

• 3 people were killed by the terrorists during the attack.

• The local government chairman, Akilu Kuta, escaped being abducted when the terrorists invaded some communities.

• Among those abducted were a woman and her daughter-in-law in Bmanape community.

EKO HOT BLOG reports that suspected terrorists have killed three persons and abducted another three in an attack on Kuta town in the Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State.

The attack is coming barely 24 hours after the killing of the councillor of Allawa ward in the Shiroro LGA by terrorists.

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The local government chairman, Akilu Kuta, escaped being abducted when the terrorists invaded some communities surrounding Kuta town.

The council boss, who was on his way to Minna via Egwa-Kuta road alongside the Niger State All Progressives Congress assistant youth leader, Suleiman Galkogo, narrowly escaped the attack, while their vehicle was damaged by gun bullets.

Among those abducted were a woman and her daughter-in-law in the Bmanape community.

The terrorists reportedly stole several cattle and blocked the highway at Egwa village causing motorists to turn back in haste when they were sighted.

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The incident has forced the Shiroro local government chairman to declare a 7pm to 7am curfew in Gwada and its environs.

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