Bandits Kill Three, Burn Houses in Niger Community

Bandits Kill Three, Burn Houses in Niger Community

The Niger State Police Command has confirmed that suspected bandits attacked Pissa village in Borgu Local Government Area, killing three residents and setting several houses on fire in a morning assault that has heightened security concerns in the area.

According to the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Wasiu Abiodun, the attackers invaded the community at about 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, unleashing violence that left residents fleeing for safety.

He said preliminary reports indicated that three people were killed during the attack, while multiple houses were torched by the armed assailants before security reinforcements arrived.

“The report received indicated that suspected bandits invaded Pissa village in Borgu LGA. Three persons were reportedly killed during the attack and some houses were set ablaze,” Abiodun stated.

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He further disclosed that military personnel responded swiftly and engaged the attackers in a gun duel, although details of the encounter were still unclear at the time of the briefing.

“The military responded and engaged the terrorists, but further details are still sketchy,” he added.

Security sources said the attackers operated in large numbers, causing panic in the rural community as villagers reportedly fled into nearby bushes for safety. Some residents were also said to have been displaced following the destruction of property.

The latest attack underscores the continuing insecurity in parts of Borgu LGA and other border communities in Niger State, where armed groups have repeatedly carried out raids, killings, and arson attacks despite ongoing military operations.

Authorities have assured that security operatives are actively pursuing the attackers, while efforts are ongoing to stabilise the affected community and prevent further violence.

The police also urged residents to remain calm, vigilant, and to provide credible intelligence that could assist ongoing investigations and security operations in the area.

Bandits Kill Three, Burn Houses in Niger Community