Gunmen abduct 14 Islamic school students in Niger State

Suspected bandits have abducted 14 students of an Islamic school in Tungan-Bako village, Pandogari area of Rafi Local Government Area of Niger State.

The incident occurred on Saturday, October 31, 2026, when the students were reportedly helping their Islamic school teacher harvest maize on his farm.

The Niger State Police Command spokesperson, Wasiu Abiodun, confirmed the abduction to journalists on Monday.

Abiodun said the gunmen invaded the village at about 12:30 pm and took away the students while they were working on the farm.

“On 31/10/2026 at about 12.30pm, suspected bandits invaded Tungan-Bako village via Rafi LGA and abducted some persons working on the farm,” he said.

He added that preliminary reports indicated that the victims were about 14 students of an Islamiya school who had accompanied their teacher to harvest maize.

The police spokesperson said joint security teams had commenced rescue operations to secure the release of the abducted students.