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Five people were injured when armed bandits attacked a private vehicle along the New-Bussa–Babanna Road in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State.
The incident, which happened on Sunday around 4:00 p.m., was contained in a post shared on X on Wednesday by security analyst Zagazola Makama.
According to the post, the victims identified as Alhaji Fatayi Raheemi, his wife, and family members were travelling in a Mercedes Compressor car from New-Bussa to Babanna when the attackers opened fire near Ehka Kuka/Audu Fari village.
“All occupants of the vehicle sustained gunshot wounds and were rescued by a police patrol team from Babanna Division.
“They were taken to the Primary Health Centre in Babanna, where they are currently receiving treatment,” Makama wrote.
Those injured were named as Fatayi Raheemi, 38; Fatima Nurudeen, 27; Munirat Isyaka, 25; Aishat Ismail, 25; and Rashidat Fatayi, 30.
Police have recovered the vehicle to the Babanna Police Station, while efforts are ongoing to track down the bandits responsible for the attack
