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Residents and farmers of Bassa community in Niger State have fled the community in droves following a attack from bandits that claimed the lives of twenty persons.
Sani Musa, the senator representing Niger East Senatorial District, disclosed the tragic news on Friday while commenting on the beheading and killing of 20 youths and members of Bassa, a community in Shiroro Local Government Area.
According to the senator, the attackers had beheaded 10 youths and killed another 10 residents for allegedly resisting the bandits’ demands to join their group.
“Only three weeks ago, a group of bandits invaded Kuchi Community, killing seven security agents and went away with about 150 people.
“Up till this moment, the entire Kuchi community remained deserted. These latest attacks are coming when the people are preparing to return to the farm, which is their only occupation,” he said.
It was gathered that the recent attack on Bassa took place on Thursday. The bandits rounded up about 20 people, intending to conscript them into their ranks. When 10 of the youths resisted, they were beheaded. The remaining 10 were shot dead.
Recall that in April, the same group reportedly attacked Allawa community, killing nine residents after overpowering soldiers stationed in the area.
The Niger state police command is yet to make a comment as at the time of filing this report.