The Niger State Police Command has confirmed that no one was abducted during a bandit attack on a police outpost in Zugurma Village, Mashegu Local Government Area.
Spokesperson SP Wasiu Abiodun said the incident happened around 4:30 p.m. on Saturday when armed men blocked the Mokwa–New Bussa Road, entered the village, and targeted the outpost.
A joint security team responded quickly to the distress call, forcing the attackers to retreat into Ibbi Forest.
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“There was no case of abduction during the incident,” Abiodun told reporters in Minna on Monday.
He assured residents that operatives are pursuing the fleeing suspects and promised updates as investigations and security operations continue.
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