14 Islamic students abducted in Niger State
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“On 31/10/2026 at about 12.30pm, suspected bandits invaded Tungan-Bako village via Rafi LGA and abducted some persons working on the farm,” he said.
Gunmen have abducted 14 Islamic school students who were helping their teacher harvest maize on a farm in Tungan-Bako village, Niger State.
The attack occurred at about 12.30pm on Saturday, October 31, in the Pandogari area of Rafi Local Government Area.
The Niger State Police Command spokesperson, Wasiu Abiodun, confirmed the incident to journalists on Monday, saying joint security teams had begun rescue operations.
“On 31/10/2026 at about 12.30pm, suspected bandits invaded Tungan-Bako village via Rafi LGA and abducted some persons working on the farm,” he said.
Abiodun said preliminary reports indicated that the victims were about 14 students of an Islamiya school who had accompanied their teacher to harvest maize.
The students were reportedly working on the teacher’s farm when the gunmen struck and took them away.
The police spokesperson said the joint security operation was aimed at securing the abducted students’ release.