Niger Government Confirms Attack in Ukuru Community

Niger State Government has confirmed the attack on Ukuru community in Bobi, Mariga Local Government Area.

Confirming the incident to newsmen, the state Commissioner for Information, Mohammed Idris, said aside those killed, many houses and vehicles were set on fire by the terrorists.

Idris noted that the bandits were those fleeing from the ongoing military operations in Kaduna, Zamfara, Kebbi and Sokoto states.

The Commissioner assured that details on the incident would be made available at the appropriate time as the state government was still awaiting details.n