An unknown number of local vigilante group were reportedly killed by yet to be identified aircraft in Galadima Kogo community of Shiroro Local Government Council of Niger state.
It was reliably gathered that a yet to be ascertained number of vigilante members including their Commander were said to have been seriously injured in the incident.
Findings revealed that the incident occurred when the said aircraft bombed the camp of the vigilantes who were preparing for a counter attack against the bandits who raided their community early this week.
During the attack several villagers were kidnapped and large number of cattle rustled.
When contacted on telephone Niger state Commissioner for Internal Security and Humanitarian Affairs, Mr Emmanuel Umar confirmed the incident saying that it was ‘not clear’ about the casualty figures.
According to him Niger state Government is battling with the survivors and injured and how to restore peace in the area and Niger state as a whole.
Meanwhile the Concerned Shiroro Youths have raised an alarm on the invasion of three local government areas, of Shiroro, Munya and Paikoro, and called on relevant bodies to do the needful without further delay to safeguard their lives and properties.
ALIYU LAWAL.