{"id":2495,"date":"2026-04-08T13:13:10","date_gmt":"2026-04-08T13:13:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/neptuneprime.com.ng\/old\/?p=2495"},"modified":"2026-04-08T13:13:11","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T13:13:11","slug":"dozens-feared-dead-as-terrorists-launch-deadly-attacks-in-niger-and-kebbi-state","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/neptuneprime.com.ng\/old\/2026\/04\/08\/dozens-feared-dead-as-terrorists-launch-deadly-attacks-in-niger-and-kebbi-state\/","title":{"rendered":"Dozens feared dead as terrorists launch deadly attacks in Niger and Kebbi State"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Gunmen have reportedly killed at least 20 people in coordinated attacks across communities in Niger State and several others in Kebbi State, triggering fresh fears over insecurity in the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to reports, the \u043d\u0430\u043f\u0430\u0434\u0435\u043d\u0438\u0435 in Niger occurred in Shiroro Local Government Area, where armed assailants operated for hours, destroying homes and overpowering local security efforts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Residents said many villagers fled to nearby communities including Gwada, Zumba and Galadima Kogo in search of safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Police Public Relations Officer in Niger State, Wasiu Abiodun, confirmed that gunmen attacked Bagna and Erena villages on Tuesday. He stated that two community guards and a driver were killed, while several others sustained injuries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In a related development, suspected bandits carried out similar attacks in parts of Kebbi State, reportedly killing dozens of residents and setting houses ablaze.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A local cleric said the \u043d\u0430\u043f\u0430\u0434\u0435\u043d\u0438\u044f took place in Debbe and Shabanda, as well as surrounding communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Kebbi State Police spokesperson, Bashir Usman, confirmed the incident but noted that casualty figures were still being verified.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cAt about 2230 hours, suspected Mamudawa terrorist elements attacked the villages, resulting in loss of lives and destruction of property,\u201d Usman said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He added that police tactical teams from the Illo Division responded swiftly, intercepted the attackers, neutralised two suspects, and recovered items including a Niger Republic Army uniform and Immigration uniforms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While urging calm, Usman said additional security personnel have been deployed to prevent further attacks, assuring residents that more details would be provided as investigations continue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n    <div class=\"xs_social_share_widget xs_share_url after_content \t\tmain_content  wslu-style-1 wslu-share-box-shaped wslu-fill-colored wslu-none wslu-share-horizontal wslu-theme-font-no wslu-main_content\">\n\n\t\t\n        <ul>\n\t\t\t        <\/ul>\n    <\/div> \n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Gunmen have reportedly killed at least 20 people in coordinated attacks across communities in Niger State and several others in Kebbi State, triggering fresh fears over insecurity in the region. 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