By MOHAMMED MOMOH More by this AuthorAbujaAt least 99 people were killed Tuesday by bandits in Borno and Katsina states, in northern Nigeria. Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum on Wednesday confirmed that 81 people were killed in Faduma Koloram village, in Gubio local government area of state. Mr Zulum said the bandits could be the same ones who attacked Gajiram local government area some months ago. He said more than 200 bandits attacked Kadisau village and stole food. “The bandits faced serious confrontation from some people of the area…they [the attackers] started shooting, killing 18 people on the spot,” Mr Isah said.

Source: Daily Nation June 11, 2020 17:03 UTC