By Uthman Baba-Naseer, Minna Local vigilantes and hunters in Soba Community, Mashegu Local Government Area of Niger State, on Thursday repelled a major bandit attack on neighbouring Kuppa Community after a fierce gun battle with the assailants. Residents said the local security volunteers mobilised after receiving a distress call that a large number of suspected bandits riding on motorcycles had stormed Kuppa Community. The armed men, reportedly carrying sophisticated weapons, were said to have been preparing to launch an attack before the combined team of vigilantes and local…
Vigilantes, Hunters Repel Bandit Attack in Niger, Neutralise 25 Suspects
