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Deadly Raid in Niger State: 30 Killed, Many Kidnapped in Market Attack

Published by admin on January 4th, 2026.

Deadly Raid in Niger State: 30 Killed, Many Kidnapped in Market Attack

At least 30 people, including women, were killed on Saturday when bandits launched a violent attack on Kasuwan Daji market in Demo community, Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State. The assailants also looted foodstuffs and other valuables worth millions of naira before setting the market on fire.

According to reports, the attackers struck around 4:30 p.m. and continued their operation into the early hours of Sunday. An unspecified number of residents were reportedly abducted during the assault.

A local resident, who spoke on condition of anonymity, told Daily Trust that more than 50 people were tied up and killed as the bandits moved through the community with no resistance. The attackers reportedly emerged from the National Park in Borgu LGA and carried out the raid in broad daylight.

Confirming the incident, SP Wasiu Abiodun, spokesperson for the Niger State Police Command, stated that over 30 lives were lost and several individuals were kidnapped. “On 03/01/2026 at about 9 p.m., we received information that at around 4:30 p.m., suspected bandits from the National Park forest along Kabe District attacked Kasuwan Daji via Kabe, burning the market, looting shops, and seizing food items. On 04/01/2026 at about 8 a.m., a joint security team visited the scene and confirmed the deaths of over 30 victims. Some persons were also kidnapped. Efforts to rescue the abducted individuals are ongoing, and further updates will be provided,” he said.