Bandits attack Niger military base, two soldiers hospitalised

Bandits attack Niger military base, two soldiers hospitalised

Two soldiers have been hospitalised after bandits operating in Tegina, Rafi Local Government Area of Niger State shot and wounded them at their military base.

Rafi is one of the hotspots local government areas in the state where bandits have been terrorising residents and making it impossible for the farmers to engage in their vocation.

The incident was said to have occurred in the early hours of Monday during a gun duel between the soldiers and the bandits.

Meanwhile, one of the bandits’ leaders was killed in the gun duel.

Newstrends learnt that the bandits were attempting to cross to Mashegu and Wushishi Local Government Areas of the state to rustle cattle when they encountered the soldiers.

READ ALSO:

• Gaza genocide: Israel has lost international reputation, says Bolaji Akinyemi
• Blinken headed for Middle East to push Gaza ceasefire plan
• Aircraft carrying Malawi vice-president goes missing

The Chairman of Rafi Local Government Arwa, Ayuba Katako, confirmed the incident in a telephone chat with our correspondent.

Katako said the two shot soldiers were being treated at the IBB Specialist Hospital, Minna.