10 feared kidnapped by bandits in Niger

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Gunmen have reportedly abducted 10 people from Angwan-Kawo and Kuchipa villages in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State, Channels TV reports on Thursday.

The Niger State Police Command Public Relations Officer, Wasiu Abiodun, told Channels TV that the incident occurred on Wednesday evening.

“On November 26, 2025, at about 8 pm, a report was received indicating that suspected armed men abducted about ten persons from Angwan-Kawo and Kuchipa villages of Shiroro Local Government Area.

“Effort is being made to rescue the victims,” Abiodun said.