Gunmen have killed six persons, including a six-month pregnant mother, and abducted 50 other persons in some communities of Rafi and Wushishi Local Government Areas of Niger State, ChannelsTV has reported.
According to sources, an exchange of fire between military operatives and gunmen resulted in the deaths, which also left several others injured.
An indigene of a village in Rafi local government council who spoke under anonymity, said that among the six persons killed is a six months pregnant mother.
Villagers in their separate conversations expressed shock on why the attack is coming barely some few days to the governorship and House of Assembly elections in Nigeria.
A similar attack took place few days to the Presidential and National Assembly elections in Mariga local government council of the state.
Confirming the latest incident, Niger State Commissioner for Internal Security and Humanitarian Affairs, Mr. Emmanuel Umar said they are yet to ascertain the real number of casualties, noting that the government is not resting on its oars to rid the state of all forms of criminality.
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