No fewer than 13 security officers have been reportedly killed by bandits who attacked a mining site in Niger State on Wednesday.
The PUNCH reported that the slain officers include security agents and civilians.
Further reports revealed that at least three Chinese nationals were abducted by the bandits.
The attack was said to have occurred on Wednesday afternoon in Ajata, Aboki in Gurmana ward of Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State.
The Co-convener, Concerned Shiroro Youth of Niger State, Sani Kokki, confirmed the incident on Thursday.
He said the bandits attacked the mining site and opened fire on the workers and security operatives.
He also stated that the bandits kidnapped a yet-to-be-identified number of people including two Chinese expatriates.
Details later…
