The relocation followed attacks on some communities in Munya Local Government that has left four soldiers and some civilians killed. Several others were injured.
The communities affected by the attacks include Kabuka, Ingu Kasa, Anguwan Bussa, Galuwi, Almujere, Toko, Anguwan Zarumai and Anguwan Kwata.
Some communities in Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State, namely Katarma and Kuduru, which shared borders with Niger State, were also affected.
The victims claimed that the bandits had taken over the communities, converting them to their base.
The displaced people, mostly women and children, are taking refuge in a primary school in Sarkin Power, the headquarters of the local government, which was opened for them by the Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA).
The Director-General of the agency, Mallam Ibrahim Inga, said relief materials including food items, sanitary and sleeping materials have been given to the people.
source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2020/01/after-attacks-on-communities-which-left.html
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