Bandits Attack NSCDC Outpost in Niger, Steal G3 Rifle

Armed bandits suspected to be insurgents have attacked a Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) outpost at Ibrahim Leteh Village along the Wawa–Luma Road in Niger State, making away with a service rifle.

The attack occurred at about 4:30 a.m. on December 22, when a large number of assailants reportedly stormed the NSCDC nipping point and opened fire on the facility.

Security sources said the two NSCDC personnel on duty took cover as the attackers unleashed sustained gunfire, riddling the patrol vehicle and the mini office at the location with bullets.

During the attack, one G3 rifle officially assigned to an NSCDC personnel was carted away by the bandits. No casualties were recorded in the incident.

Following the attack, security operatives visited the scene, where photographs were taken for investigation and documentation.

Efforts are ongoing to recover the stolen rifle and apprehend the attackers, while security presence in the area has been reinforced to prevent further incidents.