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BREAKING: Over A Dozen Women And Children Drown While Escaping Terror Attack In Niger

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No fewer than 20 people on Wednesday drowned in the Guni-Zumba river as they fled attacks from terrorists on communities in Munya LGA in Niger State.

The victims, which included women and children, were crossing the river to Zumba and Gwada IDP camps in a boat packed with residents.

Ä resident who spoke with the press said; “Bandits invaded our communities this morning, and in an attempt to flee, some people drowned in Guni-Zumba river. Due to overloading, the boat capsized in the middle of the water. For now, we don’t know the number of casualties because we have not been able to rescue anybody but I can tell you that over 20 people, including women and children, were involved.

“Bandits attacked Guni community in Munya LGA of Niger State, the villagers trying to escape but their boat capsized,” another resident confirmed.

The Niger State Police Command is yet to confirm the incident.

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