Terror in Niger: Bandits storm mining site, Kill 10 in cold blood

At least 10 people were killed and another injured when armed bandits stormed a mining site in Karaga Village, Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State.

Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the attack occurred on February 26 but was only reported on March 2 due to communication challenges.

The assailants, arriving on motorcycles, opened fire indiscriminately before targeting miners and local residents.

The deceased victims have been identified as Lurwsnu Saidu (32), Zubairu Ibrahim (27), Tasiu Danlami (31), Zanaidu Ibrahim (36), Haliru Ibrahim (33), Abbas Abdulhamid (40), Uzairu Ibrahim (32), Umaru Aliyu (22), Dahiru Fadama (29), and Alheri Gambo (21), the only female victim.

Another victim, Sabiu Yakubu (25), suffered a gunshot wound to his right hand and is currently receiving treatment at Erena Comprehensive Health Centre.

Sources indicate that the attackers were linked to a terrorist network operating in Shiroro LGA, which has repeatedly targeted mining sites, villages, and security forces in recent months.