Gunmen raid Niger communities, kill 11, kidnap 4 women

No fewer than 11 persons have lost their lives, with 4 women kidnapped as rampaging gunmen operated unhindered in some communities in Niger State.
The gunmen stormed Kudodo, Galapai, Dnakpala Makera and Dnalgwa communities in the early hours of Saturday.
The bandits were said to have moved from house to house to carry out their activities, ABUJAPEOPLE learnt.
Senator representing Niger-East Senatorial District, Alhaji Sani Musa, confirmed the latest attack, saying that the situation was getting out of hand.
The lawmaker lamented the incessant killings and called on the Federal Government and security agencies to up their strategies.
He said, “As the attacks continued, more villagers in my constituency are awaiting their fate as no sign of succour seems to be coming their way.
“It is confirmed that the bandits are attacking all through the night to this afternoon.”