There was palpable tension in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State following a dastardly attack perpetrated by Bandits on Monday.

According to sources five vigilante members were reported. Sani Kokki, the co-convener, Concerned Shiroro Youth, said the assailants carried out the attack while commercial activities were going on at Bassa market.

“Casualties were recorded as it was reported that about five members of a local vigilante corps were said to have been gunned down during a fierce gun battle,” his statement read.

“Also, during the deadly operation, a lot of destructions ensued, including many people who sustained multiple gunshot injuries while many others were kidnapped and taken to unknown destination.”

He added that Beri, Beri-Kago, Gatawi, Kini, Bmada and adjoining villages in Manta District were attacked on Sunday but no death was recorded.

“Though no death was recorded during these multiple attacks, certainly material losses were incured while many innocent and unarmed people were abducted by the rampaging criminals and taken to unkown abode.”

According to him, the criminals attacked many communities in Gurmana District of the same Shiroro local government area on Monday morning.

“They were seen running from across River Kaduna helter skelter, chasing whosoever is in their sight to abduct. Kokki, Shekadna, Karibo, Jabuki, Sarkin Zama, Bakin Kogi (Lagbe), Maganda and other adjoining villages, all in Gurmana District, came under renewed simultaneous attacks this morning.”

“Our current sad reality is that there is no longer semblance of security in the whole of Lakpma axis of Shiroro local government.