Gunmen suspected to be bandits have launched a brutal attack on the Usubu community in Niger State, Nigeria, abducting young mothers and leaving behind their sick babies, some as young as under one year old. The attack, which occurred on Saturday night, has sparked widespread concern and outrage.
Details of the Attack
According to security analyst Bakatsine, who broke the news on X (formerly Twitter), the assailants stormed the community, forcefully taking away women, many of whom were nursing mothers, while abandoning their infants. The motive behind the attack is still unclear, but the brutality and callousness of the act have left the community in shock.
Ongoing Insecurity in Niger State
This incident is the latest in a string of attacks on communities in Niger State and neighboring regions. Bandits have been known to target vulnerable populations, including women and children, in their raids. In similar incidents:
- *Kaduna Attack*: Bandits abducted at least 22 people, including a nursing mother with four children and an infant, in Mani village, Kaduna State.
- *Garam Community Attack*: Bandits invaded Garam community in Niger State, kidnapping a pregnant woman and four others, including the woman's husband and child.
Response from Authorities
As of the time of reporting, security agencies have yet to issue an official statement on the attack. The community is anxiously awaiting news of the abducted women's safe return and an end to these violent attacks ¹ ² ³.
