Tragedy as Niger Residents Fleeing from Bandit’s Attack Drown in Boat Mishap

Residents of Gurmana town, Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State, fleeing from terrorist attack has been reported to have drowned after in a boat mishap.

The tragedy occurred on Thursday, July 23.

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Daily Times gathered that the victims ran from their villages as a form of being proactive in order to save their lives from the attacks.

However, all passengers in the canoe drowned during the incident.

According to a source who spoke to Sahara Reporters, said “As a proactive measure, the victims upon hearing about the terrorists’ attacks on adjoining villages decided to run for their lives but the boat they were using capsized due to strong waves.

Incidents of this nature had happened in the past and same have claimed many lives.’’