CRIME: SUSPECTED GUNMEN KILL FARM MANAGER, KIDNAP THREE IN NIGER
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Suspected gunmen killed a farm manager and kidnapped three others during an assault on two farms in Niger State.
The manager of one of the farms, located on the fringes of the Sabon-Wuse community in Tafa Local Government Area, allegedly attempted to confront the gun-wielding hoodlums before being shot to death.
Hussaini Abubakar, Commander of the Security Vigilante in Tafa community, confirmed the tragedy, saying the bandits abducted three individuals before shooting the manager.
“The manager was among those who attempted to confront the gunmen, but in the process, he was shot to death by the bandits,” Abubakar said.
Abubakar further stated that the intruders did not rustle any animals from any of the farmhouses during the operation.
Wasiu Abiodun, the Niger State Police Command spokesman, confirmed the event on Wednesday, stating that the hoodlums abducted two people.
He reassured the public that the police were working to rescue the victims.
He said, “On 11/8/2024 at about 0100 hrs, information was received that suspected armed men attacked a residence at Angwan-Aso, near Sabon-Wuse.
“The police patrol team attached to the Sabon-Wuse Police Division, led by the DPO, moved to the scene, but the hoodlums had already escaped with the victims.
“It was also observed that during the attack, the hoodlums had an encounter with a security guard attached to a poultry farm in the neighbourhood, who sustained gunshot injuries, while two victims were abducted.
“Unfortunately, the injured victim was taken to Umaru Musa Yar’adua Hospital in the town, where he was confirmed dead. Efforts are ongoing to rescue the abducted victims unharmed.”
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