Bandits in the early hours of Sunday, invaded two communities in Lapai local government area of Niger state, killed 15 farmers and abducted many others.
The bandits, who reportedly invaded Ebbo and Evuti communities on 75 motorcycles with each carrying three passengers, started shooting sporadically resulting in the death of killing of 15 people.
When ASHENEWS contacted, the state Commissioner for Security and Home Affairs, Mr. Emmanuel Umar said he had not received any report in that regard.