The Nigerian Police has confirmed the abduction of seven residents by gunmen at Mazakuka village of Mashegu Local Government Area of Niger state.
The Commissioner of Police in Niger state, CP Monday Kuryas, who confirmed the incident to the media mentioned that unknown gunmen stormed and attacked Mazakuka village killing an unspecified number of worshipers who were praying at a mosque and kidnapped seven other residents.
“The gunmen later destroyed property worth millions of naira belonging to one Alhaji Abubakar Maigandus in the village,“ added CP Kuryas
The Commissioner of Police who also said security agencies also shot one of the bandits dead, added that the attack is understood to be reprisal as a result of a long-standing communal feud.
The Commissioner of police, however, solicited the support of residents especially those in rural areas with reliable information that could assist the personnel to ensure the arrest and prosecution of all those involved in the act.
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