Bandits yesterday attacked a mining site in Niger State and are reported to have killed security agents, some civilians even as they kidnapped three Chinese nationals.

The attack was said to have occurred on Wednesday afternoon in Ajata, Aboki in Gurmana ward of Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State.

According to The Punch, the incident was confirmed today, Thursday, by the Co-convener, Concerned Shiroro Youth of Niger State, Sani Kokki.