Bandits on Monday invaded the Kainji National Park in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger state and killed one of the Park guards while four others were seriously injured.
The deceased was named as Tanko Mohammed from Wawa town near New Bussa, headquarters of Borgu local government area of the state.
Four other guards who were on duty along with the deceased were also shot but survived the bullets and were rushed to the New Bussa General Hospital where they were treated. The incident took place along Kemanji Oil Camp axis of Kainji Lake National Park, New Bussa.
The guards who were on routine patrol of the park were said to have run into the bandits during which the bandits fired them leaving Tanko dead instantly.
The latest attack by the bandits is happening few hours after the state governor vowed no more negotiation with them.
Police were yet to confirm the latest development as at the time of filling this report.