Bandits ambush farmers in Niger, kill 7, burn harvest In a tragic turn of events, at least seven farmers, including a vigilante, were brutally killed by suspected bandits in Bangi, Mariga Local Government Area (LGA) of Niger State. The attackers, who ambushed the farmers while they were transporting harvested maize, also set fire to the truck carrying the 50 bags of maize. According to sources who spoke with Daily Trust, the farmers had just completed loading the maize into the truck and were preparing to head home when the bandits struck....