Niger: Bandits abduct 4 family members

Tungan-Mangoro village in Nasko, located in Magama Local Government Area of Niger State, was gripped by fear on the evening of July 14, 2025, following a brazen abduction carried out by suspected bandits.

According to information obtained by renowned security analyst Zagazola Makama, the attackers struck around 7:00 p.m., targeting the home of a prominent community elder, Alhaji Danlami. In a swift and chilling raid, the gunmen abducted four of his relatives at gunpoint and vanished into the surrounding wilderness.

The victims have been identified as Abbas Danlami, Jamila Dan’asibi (female); Samaila Dan’asibi, and Naja.

Sources in the area said the attackers arrived in large numbers and operated for several minutes, causing panic among residents.

Security forces have since launched a search operation in nearby forests to locate the abductors and rescue the victims.