BREAKING: Many feared dead as bandits storm Kontagora, hometown of Niger governor

Many persons are feared dead after bandits stormed Kontagora, the hometown of the governor of Niger State, Abubakar Sani-Bello.

Eyewitnesses reported several people dead following the onslaught which happened Thursday evening.

Kaduna politician, Senator Shehu Sani also corroborated the story on his Twitter handle.