Bandits Kidnap 29 Women and Child in Niger Villages

Bandits attacked four villages in the Mariga local government area of Niger state, abducting 29 women and a male child. The villages targeted were Kwimo, Kalgo, Kakaki, and Mabona.

Following the attack, a joint security team led by the Bangi Police Division pursued the bandits. A villager named Mohammed Ibrahim reported that police operatives were able to trail the bandits and successfully rescued some of the abducted women.

The incident was confirmed by Wasiu Abiodun, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the Niger state command, who provided details on the rescue efforts. Further details regarding the incident are expected to be released later.