US EditionArmed bandits kill 19, rustle livestock in northeast Nigeria
- Armed bandits killed at least 11 vigilante members and rustled livestock in Mansur village, Gwana district, Bauchi State, on Sunday morning.
- The attack occurred during a routine patrol by a combined vigilante group across farming communities near an oil field, amid rising insecurity in Alkaleri LGA.
- The bandits ambushed the vigilantes around 5:40 a.m., causing casualties on both sides and prompting deployment of police tactical teams to recover bodies and secure the area.
- Police spokesperson Ahmed Wakil reported the attack caused panic as the communities prepared for planting season, adding that criminals use rocky terrains as hideouts for such assaults.
- The incident highlights ongoing terror, kidnappings, and displacement in Alkaleri, urging residents to remain calm, vigilant, and support police investigations.
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Armed Bandits Kill 19, Rustle Livestock in Northeast Nigeria
Bandits kill 11 vigilante members in Bauchi oil community
The police spokesperson in Bauchi, Ahmed Wakil, says the attack occurred around 5:40 am Sunday and resulted in tragic loss of lives from both sides. The post Bandits kill 11 vigilante members in Bauchi oil community appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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