Local guards fought armed bandits and saved nine kidnapped people around Kontagora town Thursday night. The battle happened between 9 pm and 10 pm near Niger State communities. One guard named Aliyu Agaji died during the fighting and another suffered injuries. Armed criminals had attacked two villages called Waya and Basawa earlier that evening. The quick response from local security volunteers prevented a major disaster.
Gunmen first raided Waya village and took four people from their homes. The attackers moved to Basawa community and grabbed five more victims. Witnesses said the criminals planned to escape with all nine hostages. Local guards tracked the bandits and caught up with them at Umma Farms outside town. The rescue mission freed all kidnapped people without harm.
Police spokesman Wasiu Abiodun could not comment about the incident when contacted. The gun battle lasted several hours between armed groups. Kontagora Local Government Area faces regular attacks from criminal gangs. Community guards often fight these dangerous groups to protect residents. Security forces continue working to stop bandit activities across the region.
Gunmen first raided Waya village and took four people from their homes. The attackers moved to Basawa community and grabbed five more victims. Witnesses said the criminals planned to escape with all nine hostages. Local guards tracked the bandits and caught up with them at Umma Farms outside town. The rescue mission freed all kidnapped people without harm.
Police spokesman Wasiu Abiodun could not comment about the incident when contacted. The gun battle lasted several hours between armed groups. Kontagora Local Government Area faces regular attacks from criminal gangs. Community guards often fight these dangerous groups to protect residents. Security forces continue working to stop bandit activities across the region.
