Driver crushes three terror suspects in Niger

The Nation learnt that the terrorists invaded the communities in over 69 motorcycles with each carrying three passengers armed with AK47 and  Ak49 guns.

Some hours into the attack, armed military personnel entered the communities to repel the terrorists, neutralising six terrorists while one bandit was apprehended.

The state Commandant of Niger State Vigilante Corps (NSVC), Yarima Nasir Manta confirmed the attack, saying the security task force was on the trail of the fleeing bandits.

The state Police Command, while confirming the terrorists attack, said the terrorists were also sighted at Zazagha, Injita, Fuka and Daza villages of Munya local government area of the state.

“The bandits were engaged in a gun duel and some of them were neutralised, while others escaped into the forest,” he said.

THE NATION