Bandits kill Eight Hunters in Niger State
Last update: August 27, 2025
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Hunters killed in bandit attack in Niger state Nigeria.
In a tragic incident, at least eight hunters have lost their lives following a deadly attack by bandits in the Mariga Local Government Area of Niger State.
Reports indicate that on Tuesday, a large group of bandits raided the Hunyo/Sabon Wuri village in the Dusai Mahoro District of Mariga, making off with a significant number of cattle.
CBI News reports that the hunters tried to stop the bandits as they were moving the stolen cattle through the area.
“Police Mobile Force operatives deployed in Bangi, the divisional patrol team, and local vigilantes led by the Divisional Police Officer moved swiftly to the scene.
Reports from security expert, Zagazola Makama said the corpses have been taken to General Hospital, Bangi, for autopsy,”.
