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Armed bandits kill 19, rustle livestock in northeast Nigeria

  • Armed bandits killed at least 11 vigilante members and rustled livestock in Mansur village, Gwana district, Bauchi State, on Sunday morning.
  • The attack occurred during a routine patrol by a combined vigilante group across farming communities near an oil field, amid rising insecurity in Alkaleri LGA.
  • The bandits ambushed the vigilantes around 5:40 a.m., causing casualties on both sides and prompting deployment of police tactical teams to recover bodies and secure the area.
  • Police spokesperson Ahmed Wakil reported the attack caused panic as the communities prepared for planting season, adding that criminals use rocky terrains as hideouts for such assaults.
  • The incident highlights ongoing terror, kidnappings, and displacement in Alkaleri, urging residents to remain calm, vigilant, and support police investigations.
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Reuters broke the news in United Kingdom on Monday, May 5, 2025.
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