VIDEO: Bandits kill DPO, six other security operatives in Niger

Suspected bandits on Tuesday, March 15, 2022, killed a divisional police officer, Mohammed Umar in Magama Local Government Area of Niger State during an attack on Nasko village.

Apart from the DPO, the bandits also killed two police officers, and four vigilantes in the incident.

The DPO who is from Kebbi State, was a former ADC to former governor of Kebbi, Usman Dakingari.

Police spokesperson in the state, Wasiu Abiodun, confirmed the incident in a statement.

He said, ““On 15/03/2022 at about 1: p.m. armed bandits/terrorists invaded Nasko village, Magama LGA of Niger State Police operatives with vigilante members were immediately mobilized by DPO Nasko and engaged the bandits in a fierce gun battle in which some the hoodlums were neutralised and others escaped with gunshot injuries.

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“Unfortunately, during the gun battle, the DPO, two other policemen, and four vigilante members lost their lives

“The Area Commander, Kotangora immediately drafted reinforcement with the military personnel to the area to forestall break down of law and order

“The Commissioner of Police, Niger State Command CP Monday Bala Kuryas, fsi condoles with the families of officers and vigilante members who lost their lives in the unfortunate incident, while reassuring members of the public that the Command will not be deterred or relent in it’s effort to curb banditry in the State.”