Police Confirms Invasion of Niger Village By Bandits, As 50 People Reportedly Kidnaped

The Nigerian Police Force, Niger State command has confirmed the invasion of Kuchi village by bandits at the midnight on Friday.

Confirming the incident, the Police Public Relations Officer, Wasiu Abiodun said “Bandits invaded Kuchi village in Munya Local Government Area of Niger State and villagers were kidnapped”

It was gathered that the terrorists arrived in the village around 2.00 am during a rainfall, staged a house-to-house raid and abducted 50 people in the process.

It was, however, gathered that the bandits with their captives were trapped at Dangunu River due to the heavy downpour.

A resident, Alhaji Sani Abubakar Yusuf Kokki, who is also the convener of the Concerned Shiroro Youths, said there was no report of death or injury but about 50 residents of the village were kidnapped by the gunmen.

“Reinforcement is immediately needed at the moment to fiercely engage them at their exit route where they are currently stranded.

“We are trying to mobilise able-bodied vigilantes to the scene so that they can rescue the abductees,” he added.

He appealed to the authorities to swing into action. 

Also confirming the incident, the state Commissioner for Internal Security and Humanitarian Affairs, Emmanuel Bagna Umar, confirmed the incident, adding that security agencies had responded to the development.