Bandits Threaten Residents Of Minna Estate In Niger To Vacate Houses Or Get Killed

Amid insecurity ravaging Niger State in North Central region of Nigeria, suspected bandits have threatened to kill residents of M.I Wushishi Estate in Minna, the Niger State capital.

The bandits noted that to avoid being killed all residents should vacate the estate.

The bandits who are suspected to be miners were said to have invaded the estate when most of the male residents had gone to work breaking cars and windows of houses, according to PUNCH.

A resident who pleaded anonymity because of the sensitivity of the issue said, “Hoodlums we suspect are miners in the neighbourhood have asked all the residents of MI Wushishi Housing Estate in Minna, the Niger State Capital to vacate their homes or get killed.

“These guys invaded the community in broad light, breaking window glasses. Several cars were also damaged.”

He added, “You will know that the attack came after residents reported to the police how illegal miners in the community have caused damage to our homes.

“These guys told us that they were coming for us and they came. They came after most men had gone to work. Many top civil servants, including directors and permanent secretaries, live in the estate.

“I know of many people who have moved out of the estate this evening for fear of the attacks. Nowhere is safe in the state. If bandits and terrorists are not chasing people from their homes it is hoodlums and miners. Where is government for the Sake of Allah.”

The Niger State Police Command spokesman, Wasiu Abiodun, confirmed the attack but noted that peace had returned to the estate.