The gunmen reportedly found the miners at the site and immediately opened fire, leaving a trail of death.
Suspected terrorists locally dubbed as bandits have attacked Unguwar Magero village in Gurmana ward of Shiroro Local Government Area, Niger State, killing about 13 people at a local mining site.
The gunmen reportedly found the miners at the site and immediately opened fire, leaving a trail of death.
Unguwar Magero, a community close to Madaka and Magami communities that has been ravaged by the bandits was the scene of this tragic incident.
Sources told SaharaReporters that the bandits shot indiscriminately, killing the miners.
Other sources suggest the number of deaths could be higher, saying, "There are more than 12 people killed."
In another related incident, on Tuesday in Bassa community, also within Shiroro Local Government Area, bandits kidnapped an unspecified number of people.
The back-to-back attacks have left residents in fear, as the bandits continue their violent activities in the region.
“Niger State Acting Governor, Comrade Yakubu Garba condemns the attack on Rafi and Shiroro local government areas of the State that led to the loss of some lives.
“The Acting Governor in a statement by the Chief Press Secretary, Bologi Ibrahim, describes the attack as satanic, insensible, atrocious and callous.
“He says it is very disheartening and disturbing for fellow humans to carry out such a barbaric and vicious act on their fellow humans.
“The Acting Governor, while commiserating with the affected families, community members and the entire people of Shiroro local government area over the unfortunate incident, prays Allah to repose the souls of the departed, comfort their loved ones and grant quick healing to those injured.
“He restated the Bago-led administration's unwavering determination and commitment to taming the tide of insecurity in the State even as he encourages the Security Agencies not to be discouraged by the attacks on communities by the men of the underworld, assuring them of every support that would lead them to victory over evil.”