Nigeria: 13 Killed in Kogi, Borno Attacks

An early morning attack by unknown gunmen yesterday resulted in the death of five persons and burning of 15 houses as well as unspecified number of vehicles and motorcycles at Kpanche village in Bassa council area of Kogi State.The Commissioner of Police, Ali Janga, who confirmed the incident in Lokoja, added that six of the attackers were also killed in the ensuing gun duel with security agents.

The CP, in a statement by the command's public relations officer, William Ayah, said personnel of the Mobile Police Force and the Nigerian Army promptly mobilised to restore peace and order in the area. His words: "On sighting the security personnel, they opened fire at them, but were vehemently resisted by the fire power of the law enforcement agents where six of the attackers were killed."

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