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Bandits have attack Ukuru village in Bobi community in Mariga Local Government Area of Niger State; killing an unspecified number of people and burning several houses. The gunmen  invaded the community riding on motorcycles with all of them carring AK-47 rifles. They first attack the Ukuru Market where people were buying and selling and their presence and gunshots made the traders and customers flee the market. Niger State Commissioner for information, Alhaji Mohammed Sani Idris confirmed the attack, saying that the number of people killed in the attack was yet to be specified. He also said several houses and vehicles were burnt by the bandits. He, however, reiterated the government's determination put an end to the activitiies of bandits in the state.