Bandits threaten to invade Minna estate, order residents to vacate homes

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Residents of M.I Wushishi Estate Minna, the Niger State capital are living in palpable fear following threats of invasion of the area by bandits.
Sources in the estate said the hoodlums had asked residents to vacate their homes or risk being killed.
The source said many residents have moved out of the estate following the threat.
The source said, the bandits, believed to be miners had earlier invaded the estate in broad daylight, breaking cars and windows of houses, when most of the male residents had gone to work.
Speaking further, the source “We suspect the hoodlums are miners in the neighbourhood, they have asked all the residents of MI Wushishi Housing Estate in Minna, to vacate their homes or get killed.
“These criminals invaded the community in broad light, breaking window glasses. Several cars were also damaged.
“The attack came after residents reported to the police how illegal miners in the community have caused damage to our homes.
“They told us that they were coming for us and they came. They came after most men had gone to work. Many top civil servants, including directors and permanent secretaries, live in the estate.
“I know of many people who have moved out of the estate this evening for fear of the attacks.
“Nowhere is safe in the state. If bandits and terrorists are not chasing people from their homes it is hoodlums and miners. Where is government for the Sake of Allah.
Wasiu Abiodun, spokesperson of the Niger State Police Command, confirmed the attack but said peace had returned to the estate.

Below are photos of cars and homes vandalised by the bandits.

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