Bandits kill five, abduct 18 in Niger communities
Suspected bandits have killed five farmers, abducted 18 people and burnt houses and shops in Niger State.
Summary by The Lagos Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Manasseh Mbachii, as published by Premium Times · · 1 min read
Suspected bandits have killed five farmers, abducted 18 people and burnt houses and shops in Niger State.

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