Terrorists Kill Resident, Abduct Three Others In Fresh Attack On Niger State Community

Terrorists suspected to be bandits have attacked Gwadam village in Nagwamatse District, Kontagora Local Government Area of Niger State, killing one person and abducting three others. It was gathered that the attack occurred on Friday night when the armed assailants stormed the community, throwing residents into panic. Confirming the incident on Saturday, a security alert expert, Bakatsine, disclosed that the attack took place between 1am and 2am. According to Bakatsine, local vigilantes mobilised in response to the attack and reportedly confronted the assailants in an attempt to rescue the three abducted victims. However, as of Saturday morning, the whereabouts of the abductees remained unknown, raising concerns over their safety. Bakatsine wrote, "Last night, bandits attacked Gwadam village in Nagwamatse District, Kontagora LGA, Niger State, killing one person and abducting three others. The attack happened between 1am to 2am. Local vigilantes reportedly mobilised to confront the attackers and try to rescue the abducted victims. "As of the time of reporting, the whereabouts of the three abductees remain unknown. How long will rural communities continue to live in fear of these attacks, and when will lasting security reach the people of Niger State?" The latest incident adds to security concerns in Niger State, where communities have continued to face threats from armed groups, including bandits accused of killing residents and abducting people.