Scores of Soldiers allegedly killed in Gulbin Boka, Mariga Local Government area, by the Bandits today

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Armed bandits have continued to unleash terror on residents living along the route they are following to an unknown destination. Reports indicate that several farmers were killed today along the Bangi, Kakihum, and Ragada routes.

In a village near Shadadi, the bandits reportedly took away three motorcycles and several mobile phones from locals. Similarly, in Kakihum village, where the bandits—numbering around 600—arrived, chaos broke out as residents fled for their safety.

There are also unconfirmed reports that about seven soldiers lost their lives in today's attack by the armed bandits in Gulbin Boka town of Mariga Local Government area of Niger state.

Earlier, we reported that multiple soldiers were killed in an attack on their camp located along the Bangi–Kasuwar Garba–Bobi road.

Additionally, sources confirm that military personnel and equipment were seen heading toward the affected areas today in a bid to address the deteriorating security situation.

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