Six abducted Niger farmers rescued
The Niger State police command says it rescued six farmers abducted on their farms in Mahangi village, near Pandogari, Rafi Local Government Area of the state.
In a statement on Sunday, the command’s spokesperson, Wasiu Abiodun, said the victims were abducted on Wednesday, at about 12:00 p.m.
Mr Abiodun stated, “On 29th October, 2026, at about 12.30pm, joint security tactical teams during a clearance and rescue operation around Pandogari Rafi LGA, rescued six abducted victims who were reportedly kidnapped by some hoodlums on 28th October, 2026 at about 12pm on their farms at Mahangi village via Pandogari.”
He stated that the victims were taken to Hanawanka Forest but were rescued unhurt.
Mr Abiodun said the victims were subsequently taken to Kagara Divisional Police Headquarters for debriefing and medical attention before being reunited with their relatives.
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
States
Independence: NBA urges Nigerians to expect better future
The NBA said that ordinary Nigerians should be deriving benefit from the subsidy removal rather than hardship.
Agriculture
FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology
The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
Hot news Home top
Again, Bola Tinubu missing as Commonwealth members gather to strengthen socio-economic ties
The meeting is holding between November 1 and 4.
World
Popular Thai rights activist Arnon Nampa to spend 34 years in jail
The 42-year-old activist was convicted over his participation in a 2020 protest in central Bangkok.
Lagos
PDP knocks Sanwo-Olu govt over borehole regulationsÂ
The party described the move as insensitive to residents’ water needs and economic realities
Heading 3
Mr President said I should tell you reforms have ended, prosperity is next, Remi Tinubu tells Nigerians
Mrs Tinubu stated that the worst was over.
Heading 1
I never carried placard to protest against Jonathan govt, says Adeboye Â
The cleric said, “They said Adeboye is a very wicked man.”
Africa
Commonwealth secretary-general says CHOGM 2026 will boost economic opportunitiesÂ
Ms Botchwey, who is from Ghana, recounted that her country also joined the Commonwealth following its independence in 1957.
