Army shuts down Camp in Niger as Bandits Abduct 15
The army has shut down a military camp in Zagzaga community in Munya council area of Niger after another attack by bandits.
It came after bandits estimated to number up to 60 invaded the camp early Wednesday and engaged soldiers in a gun battle.
It has also launched a search operation with the support of the community youths for one missing soldier in the wake of the attack.
The soldiers moved out of the community and few hours later, bandits launched a coordinated attack on communities in the area and abducted 15 people, forcing residents to flee to neighbouring villages for safety.
