Terrorists invade Bassa community in Niger state

Terrorists have invaded the garrison town of Bassa in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State and sporadically rained bullets in the community, as it was learnt that following the deadly development security operatives advised residents to stay indoors and exchange fire with the assailants.

Penpushing reports that sources within the community confirmed to have been hearing sporadic gunshots from the vicinity since 5:30 a.m. on Wednesday, adding that those behind the attack were suspected members of Boko Haram.

The sources added that residents recently returned to Bassa after the government deployed joint security operatives to protect the area, while it is recalled that in one of the attacks on the town earlier this year, terrorists killed some soldiers, including a captain. The situation led to the withdrawal of troops from the town.

Penpushing further reports that Bassa community has come under intense attacks from Boko Haram terrorists camping in the nearby Allawa forest reserve, and many times, bandits crossing into the town from Zamfara through Zamfara’s Kuyambana and Kaduna’s Kamuku forest reserves held the residents hostage killing, raping, kidnapping and maiming men and women.

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