The Niger State government has confirmed the terrorist attack on Ukuru village in the Bobi district of Mariga local government of the state, saying an unspecified number of people were killed during the attack. Commissioner for Information, Alhaji Mohammed Sani Idris, also confirmed that many houses and vehicles were also burnt by the terrorists. It was reported that the terrorists on Wednesday evening went on a rampage, killing an unspecified number of people and setting houses ablaze. Eyewitnesses said that the terrorists also burnt vehicles and shops in the village in addition to abducting a large number of villagers. Additional information has it that the first place of attack was at the Ukuru market where traders had brought their goods for sale before the actual market day which is Thursday.

Source: Nigerian Tribune January 20, 2022 18:24 UTC