A source close to the family told this newspaper that the girl was raped by three men on Thursday evening while returning from the market

Terrorists in Kudodo village, Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State, have reportedly raped a 13-year-old girl [name withheld].

A source close to the family told this newspaper that the girl was raped by three men on Thursday evening while returning from the market.

"She was returning from Galadima Kogo market with her brother when the incident happened," the source said.

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Our source cannot confirm the girl's condition at the moment.

"I have been trying to reach the family since they told me earlier this evening," he said.

At press time, the status of the girl's brother remains unknown.

"I don't know if he's missing or at home now," he said.

Babangida Wassa, a youth leader from Kudodo village, confirmed the incident in a Facebook post.

"Innailaihi wa innailaihim raju'un. 13 year old Minor collapse after three bandits raped her in a single time in Kudodo community, Galkogo district, Shiroro LG Niger state," he posted.

The girl has been hospitalised, according to sources in the area.

The spokesperson for the Niger Police Command, Wasiu Abiodun, could not be reached at press time. An enquiry sent to him had not been responded to.

PREMIUM TIMES reported that terrorists kidnapped four pregnant women and 16 others in Palaita, a village near a military base in Erena, Shiroro LGA, Niger State.

This followed the abduction of more than 200 students and their teachers from St Mary Catholic School in Papiri, Agwara LGA, Niger State.

This is a developing story. PREMIUM TIMES will follow up and provide further updates.