Police confirm abduction of Islamic school students in Niger

The Niger State Police Command has confirmed the abduction of 14 Islamic school students in Pandogari, Rafi Local Government Area of Niger state.

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

According to him, the incident occurred on Saturday afternoon.

Abiodun said the students were harvesting maize on a farm belonging to their teacher in Tungan-Bako village, when the gunmen attacked them.

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The police spokesperson said, “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.

“The report further indicated that the abducted victims were about 14 students of an Islamiya helping their Mallam to harvest maize on the farm before the incident.

“However, joint security rescue efforts are ongoing; further developments will be communicated.”