At least 16 vigilante members have been killed and 42 residents kidnapped in a series of brutal attacks by armed bandits across communities in Mashegu Local Government Area of Niger State.
In a report by DAILY TRUST on Saturday November 15 2025, a local resident who chose to remain anonymous described the horrifying events that unfolded between Sunday, November 9 and Thursday, November 13, 2025. He said the attacks have left many villages deserted, with families fleeing for safety.
According to the resident, the first attack occurred on Sunday when bandits invaded Dutsen Magaji village and abducted 22 people. Local vigilantes responded and engaged the attackers in a gun battle, resulting in the death of three vigilantes and injuries to five others.
He explained that the bandits returned at dawn on Thursday, November 13, targeting Magama village during early morning prayers. They surrounded the mosque and kidnapped more than 20 worshippers. Vigilantes who pursued them were caught in an ambush, leading to the death of 13 vigilantes and injuries to several others.
The resident stated,
“When they came on Sunday, vigilantes went after them and engaged them in a gun battle. In the process, three vigilantes were killed and five people are currently in the hospital. They returned on Thursday morning and invaded Magama village while people were praying. They surrounded the mosque and abducted more than 20 people. Some vigilantes followed them, not knowing the bandits had laid an ambush. The bandits opened fire and 13 vigilantes were killed, and several others were injured.” View, More,
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