Suspected terrorists launched a devastating attack on the Baga community in Shiroro Local Government Area, Niger State, early Tuesday morning, resulting in the deaths of at least five people and the abduction of several residents. The heavily armed group, estimated to be over 160 individuals, utilized explosives to set numerous homes ablaze, forcing villagers to flee. Local vigilante members attempted to resist the invasion but were overpowered, with at least eight sustaining injuries. This incident follows a reported cattle rustling in the nearby Nada village on Monday, suggesting a potential escalation of violence in the region. Security agencies have been deployed, but official statements from the police are still pending.