Thirteen people have been killed in an attack by suspected bandits in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State.
The police spokesperson in the state, Wasiu Abiodun said thirteen persons were killed and not thirty-seven as reported in some quarters.
Abiodun said the bandits attacked villagers who were harvesting crops on their farm in Nakundna village in Shiroro council area.
The police spokesperson said the incident was not immediately attended to due to the rough terrain and lack of communication network in the area.