Crime
Over a dozen women, children fleeing bandit attacks drown
No fewer than 20 people, including women and children, drowned in the Guni-Zumba river as they fled bandit attacks some Niger communities in Munya LGA on Wednesday.
Sources said the victims were crossing the river to Zumba and Gwada IDP camps in a boat packed with residents.
“Bandits invaded our communities this morning, and in an attempt to flee, some people drowned in Guni-Zumba river. Due to overloading, the boat capsized in the middle of the water. For now, we don’t know the number casualties because we have not been able to rescue anybody but I can tell you that over 20 people, including women and children, were involved,” the Daily Trust quoted a source.
“Bandits attacked Guni community in Munya LGA of Niger State, the villagers trying to escape but their boat capsized,” another resident confirmed.
The Niger State Police Command has not issued any official statement about the incident.
-
Featured6 days agoRanking the seven greatest World Cup finals of all time
-
Business7 days agoOPay breaks silence on viral September shutdown claim
-
Latest7 days agoTinubu’s FBI records: Omokri challenges claims, cites 2003 Embassy reply
-
Business5 days agoX3M Ideas donates 50 Walkie-Talkies to strengthen security operations in Onigbongbo
-
Latest2 days agoCole-Alegbe unveils memoir, urges leaders to harness technology for lasting impact
-
Latest6 days ago2027: Atiku vows direct payment of local government funds if elected president
-
Latest6 days ago2027: Atiku, Obi absent as opposition begins talks on single presidential candidate
-
Latest7 days agoAnambra 2027: INEC, NDC clash over 10 disputed Assembly candidates