Some travelers have been seen in a viral video scrambling for safety, after a bandit attack on Tegina-Zugero highway in Niger state.

This is coming after it was reported that the state Governor, Abubakar Sani Bello traveled abroad to seek help over the security issue in his state. His Chief Press Secretary, Mary Noel Berje said the trip was to explore all possibilities of strengthening the state security architecture.

Panic: Travelers running during a bandit attack on Tegina-Zugero highway in Niger state

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