Niger Police Confirm Abduction of 47 Female Farmers
The Niger State Police Command confirmed the kidnapping of 20 women working on a groundnut farm in Mukura village, Kasuwan-Garba District of Mariga local government. Police Public Relations Officer, Superintendent of Police Wasiu Abiodun, stated that the incident occurred on September 27, 2026, at approximately 3 PM, when suspected bandits abducted the women.
However, Alhaji Aliyu Bagga Muhamadu, the Chairman of the local government, reported that 47 women were actually kidnapped. He mentioned that one of the abducted women has given birth while in captivity.
The kidnappers have contacted the families of the victims, demanding a ransom of N2 million for each woman. In response to the situation, the military and local vigilance groups have been mobilized to track the kidnappers and ensure the safe release of the victims.
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