From Ahmed Idris Birnin Kebbi
Bandits have invaded Tunga Rafin Community in Aguie Local Government Area and killed four persons including a village head.
The incident occurred on Wednesday in the night when the bandits attacked the village and killed four and injured many.
According to a local’s account, the bandits numbering over 70 invaded the remote village at night killing the village head whose name was given as Abubakar Magaji (Sabo Rafi) and one other person.
He further pointed out that the bandits also killed two other persons they encountered on the way as they fled the community.
A member of the community who also spoke to our correspondent under condition of anonymity said they also abducted the wife and child of the village head after slaughtering him.
“They fled the community when they realized our men were gathering to counter their attack,” he said.
He said it is the first time bandits attacked the village even though other neighbouring communities had suffered attacks from the bandits many times in recent past.
“We didn’t know they will be attacking our community soon. Though they had attacked some communities in this area many times.
“Our men came out in large numbers to repel the attack on the community but they killed our village head and 3 others and ran away”, he said.
When contacted, the Police PPRO in the state, SP Nafiu Abubakar said they are yet to confirm the incident.
He promised to get back to our correspondent but he didn’t before going to press.
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