Suspected hoodlums have killed a farm supervisor and kidnapped three different people throughout a raid on two farms in Niger State.
The supervisor of one of many farms, situated on the outskirts of the Sabon-Wuse group in Tafa Local Government Area, whose title was not instantly offered, reportedly tried to confront the gun-wielding hoodlums when he was shot to loss of life.
The Commander of the Security Vigilante in Tafa group, Hussaini Abubakar, who confirmed the incident, mentioned the bandits had first kidnapped three folks earlier than taking pictures the supervisor.
“The manager was among those who attempted to confront the gunmen, but in the process, he was shot to death by the bandits,” Abubakar mentioned.
Abubakar added that the assailants didn’t rustle any cattle from any of the farmhouses through the operation.
The Niger State Police Command spokesman, Wasiu Abiodun, who additionally confirmed the incident on Wednesday, said that two folks had been kidnapped by the hoodlums.
He assured the general public that the police had been making efforts to rescue the victims.
He mentioned, “On 11/8/2024 at about 0100 hrs, info was obtained that suspected armed males attacked a residence at Angwan-Aso, close to Sabon-Wuse.
“The police patrol group connected to the Sabon-Wuse Police Division, led by the DPO, moved to the scene, however the hoodlums had already escaped with the victims.
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“It was additionally noticed that through the assault, the hoodlums had an encounter with a safety guard connected to a poultry farm within the neighbourhood, who sustained gunshot accidents, whereas two victims had been kidnapped.
“Unfortunately, the injured victim was taken to Umaru Musa Yar’adua Hospital in the town, where he was confirmed dead. Efforts are ongoing to rescue the abducted victims unharmed.”