Corpses of 9 suspected bandits dumped in Abuja community

The corpses of nine people suspected to be bandits have reportedly been dumped near Igu community in Bwari Area Council of the FCT.

Residents, who spoke to the City & Crime, said they woke up on Friday morning to discover the bodies at two locations, along a road that leads to Kawu village.

The councillor representing Igu ward, Jerry Alkali, confirmed the incident, adding that it was the second time of such finds within a month.

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There is no official report from the security agencies on the discovery as at the time of filing this report yesterday. However, a source who preferred to remain anonymous, said some security men were seen patrolling the area.