Operatives of the Niger State Police Command have killed several bandits who attacked Shohon-Rami village in Mashegu Local Government Area of the state.
The police team, backed by the vigilante group in the area, came as the bandits embarked on killing of the villagers.
They succeeded in killing three persons before they were roundly defeated by the police and vigilante teams.
The spokesman of the Niger State Police Command, DSP Wasiu Abiodun, confirmed the development in a statement.
Abiodun, who said that the bodies of two of the bandits were recovered by the police, added: “On 25/02/2022 at about 10:15hrs, information was received that armed bandits who were suspected to be terrorists attacked Sohon-Rami village, Mashegu LGA and killed three persons.”
He said the Commissioner of Police, Monday Bala Kuryas, has commended the gallantry of the tactical teams and vigilante members.