At least six farmers were reportedly k!lled last night in Unguwar Wawa community, Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State, in an attack by suspected armed bandits. The incident was reported on Saturday via X by Bakatsine, a journalist covering conflict and insecurity in northwest Nigeria.
According to sources, the assailants stormed the community at around 10:00 p.m., opening fire on farmers who were working late on their farmlands. The bandits reportedly fled immediately after the attack, leaving the community in fear and mourning.
This latest attack highlights the escalating security challenges facing rural farming communities in the region, which have increasingly become targets of violent criminal activities. Residents are urging security agencies to take urgent measures to protect vulnerable populations in remote areas.
Authorities and relevant security agencies have yet to issue an official statement regarding the attack, and the situation remains tense as locals call for swift intervention.
