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By Emmanuel Adeleke
Gunmen have reportedly killed two persons at Abdulsalami Abubakar General Hospital, Gulu, Lapai Local Government Area of Niger State.
The gunmen who stormed the hospital in the early hours of Tuesday, kidnapped over 10 persons including a doctor, pharmacist, among others.
According to eyewitnesses, the gunmen shot sporadically during the attack without being challenged by security operatives or vigilantes.
One of those killed was said to be a retired medical personnel known as Ya-Tachi, who lived directly opposite the hospital.
Gunmen attack is on the rise Niger State despite the efforts of security agencies and the state government in tackling insecurity.