Nigeria, July 16 -- Bandits have killed at least six farmers and abducted dozens of residents in continuing attacks on Rijau and Mariga Local Government Areas of Niger State.

The latest assault occurred on Monday afternoon in Rijau town, the headquarters of Rijau LGA, and lasted for over two hours. The attackers reportedly moved from house to house, looting shops, stealing valuables, and rustling hundreds of cattle belonging to internally displaced persons (IDPs) taking refuge in the town.

According to a report by the Daily Trust newspaper, witnesses said over 20 residents, including women and shopowners, were taken away on motorcycles. Several others sustained bullet wounds while attempting to flee.

"In Rijau, they ransacked everywher...