Bandits have attacked over 10 communities in Niger State, killed eight persons, abducted a bride and left several others injured.
The gunmen, who were said to have numbered over 100, invaded the communities in the Lavun Local Government Area of the state.
According to a resident of the Ndakogitu community, who spoke on condition of anonymity, the bandits also attacked a wedding ceremony, where they abducted the bride and another girl.
The resident stated, “They (gunmen) came into our community and went to the venue of a wedding; they stole all the money realised at the ceremony and other valuables.
The attack, which lasted all through Saturday night and Sunday morning, according to the resident, displayed over 5,000 persons.
Another source, who spoke to our correspondent, said the terrorists went to different communities and shot at residents, who were scampering for safety.
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