Armed Attack on New Bussa-Ibbi Road: Driver Killed, Three Traders Abducted

A commercial driver, Jibrin Mohammed, was shot dead on the New Bussa-Ibbi road in Borgu LGA of Niger State. He and six traders were returning from the Sabon-Pegi weekly market around 10pm Sunday when their vehicle hit a roadblock set up by armed men. Witnesses say the attackers opened fire immediately. Three traders were wounded and three others were taken away. The assailants are suspected members of the Lakurawa group. Local residents report the gunmen remained at the scene for several hours before leaving. Security agents have yet to comment on the incident.

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