Bandits kill three, burn houses in Niger, Police

The Niger State Police Command has confirmed that suspected bandits killed three individuals and set fire to several houses in Pissa village, located in the Borgu Local Government Area. The attack reportedly began around 9:00 am on Saturday.

This incident follows recent statements from the state government and police who had denied earlier reports of bandit invasions. Those denials had led to panic among schoolchildren in Minna, the state capital, causing them to leave school early due to fears of an attack. Parents had also contacted schools to verify rumors of potential invasions.

Authorities had assured the public that the police were actively working to address the situation and had visited schools to confirm that no attacks had occurred within the state. However, the confirmation of the attack in Pissa village raises questions about the effectiveness of current security measures.

The military reportedly engaged the bandits during the assault on Pissa village. Despite this intervention, specific details regarding the encounter and the overall outcome remain scarce. The full extent of the damage and casualties is still being determined as authorities gather more information.

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The report received indicated that suspected bandits invaded Pissa village in Borgu LGA. Three persons were reportedly killed during the attack, and some houses were set ablaze. However, the military responded and engaged the terrorists, but further details are still sketchy.