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Armed Bandits Resume Attacks in Niger State, Abducting Two Chinese Nationals

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Armed bandits in Niger state have resumed their attacks, abducting two Chinese nationals from the Zungeru hydro electricity dam after the Christmas and new year breaks. The bandits killed two security guards attached to the project site and injured one before abducting the foreign nationals. This latest incident occurred on Tuesday at about 4:00pm when the workers were rounding up their work for the day. The attack is a continuation of the bandits' activities in the state, with the last attack being the abduction of about 69 people from Zagzaga community in Munya local government area, who regained their freedom after paying N5 million ransom.

Key Takeaways:

  • Armed bandits in Niger state have resumed their attacks after the Christmas and new year breaks.
  • The bandits abducted two Chinese nationals from the Zungeru hydro electricity dam, killing two security guards and injuring one.
  • The attack occurred on Tuesday at about 4:00pm when the workers were rounding up their work for the day.
  • The bandits used sophisticated weapons in the attack, leaving the workers in a state of confusion.
  • The Secretary to the Niger State Government, Alhaji Ibrahim Ahmed Matane, has confirmed the incident but did not provide further details on the number of persons killed or kidnapped.
  • The attack is a continuation of the bandits' activities in the state, with the last attack being the abduction of about 69 people from Zagzaga community in Munya local government area, who regained their freedom after paying N5 million ransom.

Statistics:

  • 2 Chinese nationals abducted by armed bandits
  • 2 security guards killed by the bandits
  • 1 security guard injured in the attack
  • 4:00pm: Time of the attack on Tuesday
  • N5 million: Ransom paid by Zigzaga community to secure the release of 69 abducted persons

Sources:

  • "Armed Bandits Resume Attacks in Niger State" (Source: online news publication, date not specified)
  • Secretary to the Niger State Government, Alhaji Ibrahim Ahmed Matane (Source: online news publication, date not specified)

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