Bandits kill man, abduct his wife in Suleja

Nicholas Akhere has been identified as one of the three persons killed by bandits in Kwankwashe community in Suleja local government area of Niger state.

Two persons and a six-year-old child were killed during the attack which occurred on Wednesday night, May 19.

The bandits reportedly broke into different houses in the community and whisked away residents who couldn’t run fast during the raid. Some children were reported to be among the unspecified abductees.

One James Oboh Alex, who confirmed the development on Friday, May 21, said Akhere’s wife was among the 12 persons abducted by the bandits.

“R.I.P BOSS Nicolas Akhere. He was killed by bandits, his wife kidnapped in Kwakwashe Suleja. Wed,19th 2021. He was loved everywhere he goes. At work he works with his boys as if he’s not the Boss. So many memories Boss. Am going to miss you so much.” he wrote.