Some terrorists, on Wednesday, stormed a community in Niger state and killed 16 persons.
The victims, according to the report were performing their morning prayers in a mosque, when the terrorists attacked them.
The tragedy reportedly took place in Ba’are village in Mashegu Local Government Area of Niger State.
The terrorists stormed the village on motorcycles and headed for the mosque where they killed and injured the worshippers.
Ten others who were injured were immediately rushed to the Kontagora General Hospital.
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Niger State Commissioner of Police, Monday Bala Kuryas, confirmed the incident in a telephone interview.
He said nine people and not 16 died in the attack, adding that additional security personnel had been drafted to the area.
The Federal Government has designated bandits as terrorists.