Panic has gripped Pissa Village in the Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State following a deadly attack by suspected bandits who killed three residents and set several houses ablaze.
The incident, which occurred on Saturday morning, also triggered a military response as troops engaged the attackers, though details of the encounter remain unclear.
The command’s spokesperson, Wasiu Abiodun, told the News Agency of Nigeria on Sunday that the bandits attacked the village at about 9:00am.
He stated that some houses were set ablaze during the attack and added that the bandits were engaged by the military, but details of the encounter remained sketchy.
“The report received indicated that suspected bandits invaded Pissa village in Borgu LGA.
