Two Security Operatives Killed As Over 100 Bandits Attack Security Camp In Niger

Following an attack by over 100 bandits on a security facility in Kundu community in Rafi LGA, Niger state, two security operatives have been reported killed.

Residents who narrated the development said the gunmen invaded the community on Saturday, but were repelled by a joint operation involving the military, police, and local vigilantes.

Confirming the development in a statement on Sunday, Mary Noel-Berje, the chief press secretary to the governor, said “over 100 armed bandits” engaged the joint security operatives in a gun battle that lasted for over two hours.

She noted that some of the bandits were killed in the attack.

According to Noel-Berje, Abubakar Bello, the Niger State governor, commended the security operatives for their efforts.

“Governor Abubakar Sani Bello of Niger State has commended the joint security operatives stationed in Kundu village, under Rafi Local Government Area of the State, for repelling an attack by armed bandits which claimed the lives of an unspecified number of bandits and two security personnel,” the Cable quoted the CPS.

“Governor Sani Bello gave the commendation when he visited the security camp at Kundu Community to commiserate with the security personnel and to cheer them up, promising to review the security situation in the area to make it better.

“Mr. Governor said he is impressed with the response by the security agents and promised to support family members of the slain personnel, pointing out that the state has enjoyed relative peace in recent times.”

While addressing the security operatives, Bello said his administration will work to restore peace in the communities.

“No place is 100 percent safe, but we will do whatever it takes to bring back relative peace. We are investing in security equipment and other logistics to help in the fight and to reduce casualty,” he said.

This attack is the latest of the bandits’ incursion in the state.

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *