Niger: Police confirm no kidnapping in Mashegu bandit attack

The Niger State Police Command has confirmed that nary lawsuit of abduction was recorded during a suspected bandit onslaught connected a constabulary outpost successful Zugurma Village, Mashegu Local Government Area of the state.
SP Wasiu Abiodun, the command’s spokesperson, confirmed the improvement portion speaking with newsmen connected Monday successful Minna.

Abiodun said the incidental occurred astatine astir 4:30 p.m. connected Saturday erstwhile suspected equipped bandits blocked the Mokwa–New Bussa Road, invaded the village, and attacked the constabulary outpost.

He said a associated information squad comprising applicable information agencies responded promptly to a distress call, forcing the attackers to fly into the Ibbi Forest.

“There was nary lawsuit of abduction during the incident,” helium said.

The constabulary spokesperson assured residents that information operatives were connected the way of the fleeing suspects.

He added that further developments would beryllium communicated arsenic investigations and information operations progressed.

Niger: Police corroborate nary kidnapping successful Mashegu bandit attack