Categories: Crimes

Bandits kill 6 in Niger State

No fewer than six person have killed by bandits in Damala village, Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State.

The Niger State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Wasiu Abiodun, confirmed the incident on Saturday, January 24, 2026.

Abiodun said the incident occurred at about 12:00 p.m. on Thursday when a farmer identified as Deshi and his son, both residents of Wawa, were attacked.

Abiodun said the two were on their way to visit workers on their farm at Damala village, located near the Wawa National Park forest.

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Abiodun said the son escaped from the attack and returned home, where he informed relatives and other community members of the incident.

He added that relatives of the victims, accompanied by some vigilante members, mobilised to the area in search of Deshi but were also attacked by the bandits.

The police spokesman disclosed that security operatives were deployed to the scene, where six bodies were recovered on Friday.

The Star

Segun Ojo

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