B@ndits Abd¥ct 14 Islamic School Students And Teacher In Niger

Suspected b@ndits have abd¥cted 14 students of an Islamic school and their teacher while they were harvesting maize on his farm in Niger State.

The incident occurred on Saturday, October 31, 2026, in Tungan-Bako village, Pandogari, Rafi Local Government Area of the state.

The victims were reportedly working on their teacher’s farm when armed men invaded the area and whisked them away.

Confirming the incident on Monday, November 2, the spokesperson of the Niger State Police Command, Wasiu Abiodun, clarified that 14 students were abd¥cted, correcting earlier reports that claimed 50 pupils were missing.

Abiodun disclosed that security operatives had commenced a joint rescue operation to secure the victims.

He said the police received a report that suspected b&ndits invaded the village around 12:30 p.m. and abducted people working on a farm.

According to him, preliminary information indicated that the victims were about 14 students of an Islamiya school who had accompanied their Mallam to harvest maize.

He added that joint security rescue efforts were ongoing and further developments would be communicated to the public.