The Digest:
Armed bandits have killed six persons in Tungan-Makeri and set a police station ablaze in nearby Konkoso, both in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State. The attack on Tungan Makeri began around 8:00 p.m. on Friday when over 200 armed men stormed the village, shooting sporadically and setting houses on fire. An eyewitness reported counting dozens of motorcycles conveying the assailants, with two or three persons on each, including women and children. Following the assault, the bandits moved to Konkoso on Wednesday morning, operating without visible security presence and burning the police station. An Air Force aircraft was later sighted in the area, which residents believe forced the bandits to withdraw. The Niger State Police Command had not responded to requests for confirmation.
Key Points:
- The attacks deepen fear and displacement in already vulnerable rural communities in Niger State.
- It disrupts economic activity and basic security in two major towns of Borgu LGA.
- Affected families face loss and trauma, while security forces struggle to contain escalating violence.
- This signals the expanding reach and boldness of bandit operations in North-Central Nigeria.
- The timing, with no immediate security response, leaves communities exposed to further attacks.
Sources: Daily Post Nigeria, Eyewitness Accounts
