During a raid on two farms in Niger State, suspected bandits killed the farm manager and kidnapped two more people.
Reportedly, the manager of one of the farms located on the edge of the Sabon Wuse community in Tafa Local Government Area, whose name was not immediately disclosed was shot dead while allegedly attempting to confront the thugs with guns.
Hussaini Abubakar, the Commander of the Security Vigilante in the Tafa community, verified the incident by stating that the bandits had first kidnapped two other individuals before shooting the manager.
“The manager was among those who attempted to confront the gunmen, but in the process, he was shot to death by the bandits,” Abubakar said.
Abubakar also stated that the attackers did not rustle any cattle from any of the farmhouses during the operation.
The Niger State Police Command spokesman, Wasiu Abiodun, who also verified the incident on Wednesday, revealed that two persons were abducted by the hoodlums.
He gave the public the reassurance that the police were trying to save the victims.
He said, “On 11/8/2024 at about 0100 hrs, information was received that suspected armed men attacked a residence at Angwan-Aso, near Sabon-Wuse.
“The police patrol team attached to the Sabon-Wuse Police Division, led by the DPO, moved to the scene, but the hoodlums had already escaped with the victims.
“It was also observed that during the attack, the hoodlums had an encounter with a security guard attached to a poultry farm in the neighbourhood, who sustained gunshot injuries, while two victims were abducted.
“Unfortunately, the injured victim was taken to Umaru Musa Yar’adua Hospital in the town, where he was confirmed dead. Efforts are ongoing to rescue the abducted victims unharmed.”
