Bandits ambush the convoy of lawmaker in Niger State

Suspected bandits launched a deadly attack on the convoy of Jafaru Mohammed Ali, the representative for Borgu/Agwara Federal Constituency, on Sunday along Agwara-Babana road in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State.
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The attack happened around 1:00 p.m. near Kuble community, as the lawmaker was en route to meet constituents about planned development projects. Witnesses say the convoy ran into a roadblock set up by the gunmen, who opened fire immediately.
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Details on the number of casualties remain unclear, but several security personnel assigned to the lawmaker were reportedly injured by gunshots.
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Following the attack, soldiers were quickly dispatched to the scene to rescue those affected and transport the wounded to a nearby hospital for medical care.
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The Niger State Police Command has not yet released any official statement regarding the incident as at the time this report was written.
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