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Breaking: Bandits Kill 6 Soldiers, 7 Police Officers, Kidnap Chinese Nationals, Others

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Bandits have attacked a mining site in Niger State and reportedly killed security agents, civilians, and kidnapped two Chinese nationals.

The attack was said to have occurred yesterday afternoon in Ajata, Aboki in Gurmana ward of Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State.

The Co-convener, Concerned Shiroro Youth of Niger State, Sani Kokki, confirmed the incident today.

He said the bandits attacked the mining site and opened fire on the workers and security operatives.

He also stated that the bandits kidnapped a yet-to-be-identified number of people including two Chinese expatriates.

More details later…

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