Suspected bandits have attacked four villages in Mariga Local Government Area of Niger State, abducting 29 women and a male child.
The affected communities are Kwimo, Kalgo, Kakaki and Mabona.
DAILY GAZETTE gathered that a joint security team, led by operatives of the Bangi Police Division, immediately launched a pursuit of the attackers following the incident.
A resident, Mohammed Ibrahim, told newsmen that the police operatives were able to track the assailants, leading to the rescue of some of the abducted women.
The Police Public Relations Officer of the Niger State Command, SP Wasiu Abiodun, confirmed the attack and the rescue operation.
Details shortly…
