Suspected gunmen on Tuesday morning attacked the Abdulsalam Abubakar General Hospital Hospital, Gulu, Lapai Local Government Area of Niger State.
During the attack, the gunmen, suspected to be kidnappers, killed two persons.
Channels Television reports that several persons, including the hospital doctor and a pharmacist, were among the several people abducted.
According to witnesses, the gunmen came in their numbers, shooting sporadically while carrying out their operations without being challenged by security operatives or vigilantes.
One of the victims killed – retired medical personnel simply identified as Ya- Tachi – resides opposite the hospital.
Gunmen have been attacking Niger State recently despite the efforts of security agencies and the state government in tackling security challenges.
This is the fourth time kidnappers have been attacked different communities within the area. The situation has caused fear among residents of the North-Central state.
They have asked the government to beef up security in the area.
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