Suspected bandits have abducted 14 students of an Islamic school in Tungan-Bako village, Pandogari, Rafi Local Government Area of Niger State.
The students were reportedly abducted on Saturday, October 31, 2026, while helping their teacher, popularly known as a Mallam, harvest maize on his farm.
According to reports, the gunmen invaded the farm and whisked away the students alongside their teacher.
The Police Public Relations Officer of the Niger State Command, SP Wasiu Abiodun, confirmed the incident on Monday, stating that 14 students were abducted, contrary to earlier reports.
