Troops, DSS, volunteers repel bandits’ attack in Niger, kill scores
Troops of the Nigerian Army, operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS), and local volunteer forces on Tuesday foiled an attempted attack by more than 300 bandits in Niger
- From Nicholas Kalu, Abuja
Troops of the Nigerian Army, operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS), and local volunteer forces on Tuesday foiled an attempted attack by more than 300 bandits in Niger State, killing several of them.
The Nation gathered on Wednesday that the assailants had targeted Bagna and Erena communities in Shiroro Local Government Area, in what could have resulted in a large-scale assault if not intercepted.
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A credible security source said the operation was carried out following advance intelligence on the planned attack. Acting on the information, security operatives and local volunteers laid an ambush as the bandits approached the communities.
“Over 300 bandits, armed and on motorcycles, were advancing towards the communities. Security operatives and vigilantes, acting on credible intelligence, ambushed them. Scores were killed, while many others fled towards the Makuba and Allawa axis,” the source said.
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The source noted that growing collaboration between security agencies and local volunteer groups has strengthened frontline defence and helped close security gaps in vulnerable communities.
Residents of the affected areas commended the joint forces for their swift response, describing the intervention as decisive in averting a major disaster.
“We are very happy. We thank the joint security forces for protecting us,” a resident said.
