Bride abducted on her way to matrimonial home in Niger

 

Bandits have abducted a newlywed bride on her way to her matrimonial home in Niger State.

According to Daily Trust, bandits struck when the victim’s family members were taking her from Allawa Community in Shiroro Local Government of the state to her matrimonial home in Pandogari town, Rafi Local Government Area.

The attackers, in a large number, were said to have ambushed them on their way, took away the bride and other occupants in a truck conveying them.

The President, Lakpma Youth Assembly, Jibrin Abdullahi Allawa, said the incident happened on Friday.

A source said the bandits, who also rustled a large number of cattle, launched an attack on Gyaramiya community, still in Shiroro, whisking away some residents.

The development occurred few days after the Niger State government announced success against criminals.

The Niger State Police Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Wasiu Abiodun, could not be reached on phone as at the time of filling this report.

Recall that two newlywed brides were abducted last week in Lavun Local Government Area of Niger State.