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BREAKING: ISWAP kill 12 civilians, abduct scores in Niger State

In Niger State, terrorists suspected to be members of Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) killed 12 people, injured and abducted scores in Galadima Kogo in Shiroro local government area.

It was learnt that the attack which started on Saturday lasted till yesterday as the terrorists killed, looted and abducted residents in Galadima Kogo, Chibani, Zalzaga and Guni in Munya local government area.

As at the time of filing this report, sources in some of the communities said the number of people killed may be in scores but only 12 bodies had been recovered in Galadima Kogo.

The co-convener, Concerned Shiroro Youths of Niger State, Sani Abubakar Yusuf Kokki told LEADERSHIP that 12 bodies were recovered from the areas the people can safely access, many others were abducted with scores injured and several houses and cars burnt in the renewed attacks.

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He said, “Yesterday afternoon, rampaging hydra headed, venomous, murderous and heartless terrorists well-armed with assorted sophisticated and dangerous weapons stormed Galadima Kogo, Shiroro local government area, Niger State in broad daylight and unleashed mayhem on their victims at sight including unsuspecting unarmed members of the community.”

Kokki said as if that was not enough “ as I am talking to you after leaving Galadima Kogo last night, they came back again this morning unhindered as they cause more havoc in the area”

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Similarly, the spokesperson of the Coalition of Shiroro Associations (COSA) Salis Sabo said the community was attacked by over 300 terrorists.

He claimed that 12 lives were lost, adding that many were injured, houses and other structures were set ablaze.

Sabo said the people are still on the run, scampering for safety while “security (Special Hunters) have deserted the community”

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