NO fewer than 13 persons have been abducted after armed men suspected to be bandits attacked Maijaki village in Birnin Maza/ Tashibo ward of Lapai Local Government Area.
The incident occurred at early hours of today around 1 am when the villagers who were still asleep were woken by sporadic shootings.
It was gathered that the criminals are currently occupying Kpashimi Forest where they hide to perpetuate their evil act at any targeted community especially of recent, with AK-47 riffles.
Reports revealed that over 500 security operatives of Operation Sharan Daji including vigilantes have stormed the area for a manhunt to apprehend the criminals.
Efforts to speak with the Police Public Relations Officer of the Niger State Police Command and also Commissioner for Internal Security and Humanitarian Services for confirmation proved abortive.
