Crime
Terrorists hit wedding, abduct bride, maid, kill 6
Terrorists struck a wedding ceremony in Layun LGA, Niger, on Saturday, abducting the bride and one of her maids. During the shooting that followed
Guests and hosts thereafter scampered ib different directions for safety.
They also destroyed vehicles and other decorations at the ceremony while shooting indiscriminately.
Six persons, including two vigilante members, were among those killed during the attack.
The Commissioner for local government and internal security, Emmanuel Umar, confirmed the incident.
He said full details would be made available shortly.
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