Some yet-to-be-identified gunmen have attacked the Abdulsalam Abubakar General Hospital, Gulu, Lapai Local Government Area of Niger State.
Two persons lost their lives in the incident occurred in the early hours of today, Tuesday while over ten persons including the hospital Doctor and Pharmacist were kidnapped.
One of the victims that died was identified simply as Ya-Tachi, a retired medical personnel who reportedly lived opposite the hospital facility.
According to reports from multiple sources, the bandits had a filled day as no security group was in sight throughout the attack that reportedly went on for several hours.
Zakari Nda a resident of the area explained in a telephone chat that the gunmen unleashed attacks on the hospital resulting in the death of two persons.
“They arrived in large numbers and were shooting sporadically, which sent fears into the people during the period of their operation.
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“At the end of the operation, many people were abducted and some wounded,” he stated.
He also called on the Niger State government and the security personnel to rise up and do the needful in order to end the incessant attacks on communities.
This is the fourth time kidnappers have attacked different communities within the area in recent times.
The incident has further heightened tension among the villagers, particularly with lack of presence of both security agents and local vigilantes during the attack.
However, efforts to get the reaction of the State Police command failed as the Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, DSP Wasiu Abiodun could not be reached as of the time of filing this report.