Suspected bandits attack Pissa village in Niger State, killing three people and setting some houses on fire, according to the Niger State Police Command. The police spokesperson, SP Wasiu Abiodun, says the attack occurred at about 9:00 a.m. on Saturday. He confirms that three residents were killed during the assault and that houses in the village were burnt during the attack.
Multiple outlets citing police reports identify the location as Pissa village in Borgu Local Government Area. They also report that the incident is being handled by security forces, with at least one source noting that a military engagement follows the attack, though details about the exchange or any arrests are not consistently provided in the available accounts.
The reports focus on police confirmation of the casualties and the burning of homes, and do not provide further specifics about the attackers, possible motives, or the status of investigations at the time of publication.
