THIS DAWN — Fear and tension gripped communities in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State on Wednesday evening after gunmen reportedly abducted at least 10 people from Angwan-Kawo and Kuchipa villages.
According to the Niger State Police Command, the attack occurred around 8 p.m. on November 26, 2025.
Public Relations Officer Wasiu Abiodun confirmed the incident, stating that suspected armed men stormed the villages and whisked away residents.
“Effort is being made to rescue the victims,” Abiodun told Channels TV, assuring that security operatives are pursuing the assailants.
The abduction is the latest in a string of violent attacks that have plagued Shiroro and surrounding communities.
Earlier the same day, bandits struck Kakuru community in Erena Ward, where they reportedly brutalised a blind man and severed his right hand after seizing his mobile phone.
The victim is currently receiving first aid at a patent medicine shop in Kuduru community.
More assaults
Residents also reported another assault in Palaita community, Erena Ward.
According to sources, bandits attacked a rice farm and allegedly abducted up to 24 people, including pregnant women.
The figure has not yet been independently verified, but locals say the attackers carted away several victims under the cover of darkness.
The spate of attacks underscores the worsening insecurity in Niger State.
Rural communities remain vulnerable to banditry, kidnappings, and violent raids in certain areas of the state.
Shiroro, in particular, has been a hotspot for such incidents, with residents frequently raising alarms over the absence of adequate protection.
Authorities have pledged to intensify rescue operations and restore calm.
Security analysts warn, however, that the increasing frequency of attacks highlights the need for stronger coordination between local vigilante groups and formal security agencies.
As families await news of their loved ones, the latest abductions add to the growing humanitarian crisis in Niger State.
Displacement, trauma, and economic disruption continue to mount in the state.
