Bandits, security agents clash; DPO, vigilante members killed

No fewer than seven security operatives, including the Divisional Police Officer in charge of Nasko, Magama Local Government Area of Niger State, have been killed by bandits.

The gunmen attempted to launch an attack on Nasko around 1 pm, and were engaged the security operatives, comprising the police, military and local vigilantes.

The Niger State Police Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Wasiu Abiodun, who confirmed the incident, said the DPO, two other policemen, and four vigilante members lost their lives during the gun battle.

“Some of the hoodlums were neutralised and others escaped with gunshot injuries,” he said.

According to him, the Area Commander, Kotangora, had drafted reinforcement with the military personnel to the area to forestall break down of law and order.