Dozens killed in armed attacks in Nigeria

SANAA, April 16 (YPA) –  At least 15 people were killed in armed attacks in Niger and Plateau states in Nigeria On Wednesday morning, according to Obah Ogaba, the police spokesperson for Plateau State

The spokesman confirmed that unidentified gunmen carried out an attack in the Horo area, killing nine people.

A large number of people were injured in the attack, as well as the burning of 22 houses in the area, he said.

Meanwhile, local media reported that six more people were killed and five injured in attacks by gunmen riding motorcycles in the villages on the north-central state of Niger.

The Nigerian authorities have recently banned the use of motorcycles in a number of states, following the recent proliferation of armed attacks by bicycles.

E.M