Police confirm abduction of 10 farmers in Niger, launch rescue effort
The police in Niger State have confirmed the abduction of 10 farmers by bandits from Anguwan-Kawo and Kuchipa villages in Shiroro LGA of the state. The spokesperson for the Police Command, SP Wasiu Abiodun, told our correspondent that efforts were underway to rescue the victims. “On November 26, 2025, at about 8pm, a report indicated […]
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The police in Niger State have confirmed the abduction of 10 farmers by bandits from Anguwan-Kawo and Kuchipa villages in Shiroro LGA of the state.
The spokesperson for the Police Command, SP Wasiu Abiodun, told our correspondent that efforts were underway to rescue the victims.
“On November 26, 2025, at about 8pm, a report indicated that suspected armed men abducted about 10 persons from Angwan-Kawo and Kuchipa villages of Shiroro Local Government Area. Effort is being put in place to rescue the victims,” he said.
Daily Trust had reported that farmers, including four pregnant women and children, were kidnapped from Unguwan-Kawo in Erena ward of Shiroro LGA on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, while harvesting rice.
The incident came just six days after more than 300 school pupils, students, and staff were kidnapped at St Mary Secondary and Primary School, Papiri, in Agwara LGA.