One killed, 9 others kidnapped in Niger attack

A retired secretary general of Kagara hospital, Mr. Joshua Twaki, was killed while nine others, including a six- month- old child were, kidnapped in an attack by armed bandits in Kagara, the headquarters of Rafi local government area of Niger state.

Sources said the bandits, about 50, stormed the low-cost residence in Kagara on motorcycles and shot sporadically.

They were said to have operated for over three hours without any inhibition.

The Niger state Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), ASP Wasiu Abiodun, confirmed the attack.