ASP Wasiu
Abiodun, the Command’s Public Relations Officer (PPRO), made this known in a
statement on Wednesday.
Niger Police
Command confirmed the killing of 14
people by armed unknown gunmen at Ukuru village of Mariga Local Government
Area of the state.
Abiodun, said
on August 12, at about 15:30 hours, information revealed that suspected unknown
armed gunmen invaded Ukuru village in Mariga Local Government Area and were
shooting indiscriminately and several cattle were rustling away.
He said that
as a result of the incident, about 14 people lost their lives and 5 five others
sustained various degree of injuries.
The injured
victims were taken to Mariga General hospital for treatment.
Abiodun,
explained that already Policemen and local vigilante have been mobilised to the
area and normalcy has been restored.
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