Women and other displaced residents from Mariga Local Government Area of Niger State have raised the alarm over persistent attacks by armed groups, accusing the assailants of raping women, targeting young girls and elderly women, abducting pregnant women, killing residents and destroying their livelihoods. The victims, who reportedly fled more than 60 communities following repeated attacks, are currently taking refuge in Dusai, Kuimo and Gulbin Boka, where they say they have been forced to endure hunger, disease, homelessness and severe hardship for approximately six months.
