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November 11, 2021 Just In: Unknown Gunmen Invade Federal Varsity, Kill 1, Kidnap 2 In Niger
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Just In: Unknown Gunmen Invade Federal Varsity, Kill 1, Kidnap 2 In Niger

Some unknown gunmen have invaded the Federal University of Technology, Minna, Niger State, killed one person and abducted two persons.

A source who visited the school on Thursday morning, said that the incident occurred at about 11pm on Wednesday and that one student was killed, three others injured and two persons, including a petty trader, were kidnapped.

He said that the attack happened at the off-campus section of the institution where students were celebrating at an after-party following the school’s matriculation organised by the Director of Socials, Students’ Union Government (SUG).

He said security operatives comprising the police, local vigilantes and operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) were already assessing the situation.

October 26, 2021 Bandits Kill 18 Worshippers, Abduct Several In Attack On Mosque In Niger State
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Bandits Kill 18 Worshippers, Abduct Several In Attack On Mosque In Niger State

Bandits have killed 17 persons in a mosque attack in MazaKuka village in Mashegu local government area of Niger State.

Another 18 people were said to have been abducted during the attack which happened on Monday morning.

Secretary to the Niger State Government, Ahmed Ibrahim Matane, confirmed the attack to newsmen.

Matane said that the State Government has sent a team of military personnel to the forest to fish out bandits hiding there.

The Chairman of the local government, Alhaji Alhassan Isa Maza-Kuka said that the attack was uncalled for especially as the people were in the mosque for prayers.

 

The MazaKuka and Kulhu communities in Mashegu local government council of Niger state are bordering Kanji Lake Forest where most of the bandits are said to be taking refuge.

 

October 21, 2021  Travellers Abducted By Gunmen In Niger State
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 Travellers Abducted By Gunmen In Niger State

The Niger police command has confirmed the abduction of 13 travelers by gunmen at Konar Barau village in Rafi LGA of the state.

 

Niger commissioner of police, Monday Kuryas in an interview in Minna, the state capital said that one Mubarak Idris of Kwanawa village, Sokoto state, reported the matter to the police, was the driver of the bus conveying 18 passengers from Yauri in Kebbi state, when the incident occurred.

The travelers, mostly fishermen, were said to be on their way to Yenagoa in Bayelsa state, when they were attacked.

According to IDRIS, on getting to a sharp bend at Konar Barau along the Tegina-Minna road, some suspected bandits in military uniform attacked the vehicle and took away 13 passengers and his “motor boy”.

August 9, 2021 Unknown Gunmen Abducts Niger State Commissioner For Information
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Unknown Gunmen Abducts Niger State Commissioner For Information

The Niger state Commissioner for information, Alhaji MUHAMMED SANNI IDRIS has been kidnapped by unknown gunmen.

It was gathered that he was abducted from his home town Baban Tunga in Tafa local government area of the state, in the early hours of today.

Secretary to the Government of Niger state, Alhaji AHMED IBRAHIM MATANE, confirmed the abduction, saying it happened around 1am.

He said security personnel are already on the trail of his abductors, expressing hope that they would be able to trace and rescue him unhurt.

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