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Brother Made a Mistake’: Wike on Amaechi’s ADC Presidential BidUtomi: Peter Obi’s Party Switch a “Smart Move” to Avoid “Farce” PrimariesLabour Party Names First Female Deputy Governorship Candidate in Benue History“No Proof”: Atiku Camp Debunks Babachir Lawal’s CriticismsBabachir Lawal: No Political Future for Obi or Atiku Against Tinubu in 2027“Awgu Local Government Dismisses Herdsmen Attack Claim, Urges Residents to Ignore False Narratives, Warns Against Fake News Saboteurs”“Enugu Police Debunk Viral Herdsmen Killings at Awgu Junction, Warn Against Dangerous Fake News”Nigerian Breweries’ Iyom Joy Egolum Nominated for Corporate Affairs Leader of the Year at AMTY AwardsObama White House’s Instagram account hacked40-year-old Mexican Goalkeeper Ochoa set for historic sixth world cupKogi government suspends Echane festival over security concernUS commits $3.5m to monitor Nigeria’s religious violenceU-17 WWCQ: Flamingos to face Benin in final roundWorld Cup stadiums to feature life-saving 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Tue. Jun 2nd, 2026

GUNMEN ATTACK NIGER VILLAGE, KILL 14, RUSTLE CATTLE

The Police Command in Niger says 14 persons have been killed by gunmen at Ukuru Village in Mariga Local Government Area of the state.

The command’s Public Relations Officer, ASP Wasiu Abiodun, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday in Minna.

Abiodun said on Aug. 12, at about 15:30 hours, the command was informed that gunmen invaded Ukuru Village, opened fire on the natives and rustled several cattle in the process.

He said that at the end of the shooting, 14 people were confirmed dead while five others sustained various degrees of injury.

He said that the injured were receiving treatment at Mariga General Hospital.

The Police Spokesman added that policemen and local vigilante were on the trail of the alleged cattle rustlers.

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