Over 30 killed, many abducted as terrorists attack market in Niger state

No fewer than thirty persons have been killed in a deadly attack by suspected terrorists at the Kasuwan-Daji market in the Demo community, located in the Borgu Local Government Area of Niger state on Saturday, January 3.

The gun-wielding attackers who abducted a number of persons, also carted away foodstuffs and other valuables worth millions of naira before setting the market ablaze.

The terrorists were said to have invaded the community on Saturday evening and operated until the early hours of Sunday.

A resident of the area who confirmed the incident, said about 42 people were tied and k!lled by the terrorists, who operated without resistance. The terrorists were said to have emerged from the National Park in Borgu LGA and launched the attack in broad daylight.

Confirming the incident to newsmen, the spokesperson of the Niger State Police, Wasiu Abiodun, said over 30 people lost their lives, while several others were kidnapped.

“On 03/01/2026 at about 9 pm, information received revealed that at about 4:30 pm of the same date, suspected bandits from the National Park forest along Kabe District invaded Kasuwan-Daji, located at Demo Village via Kabe, and burnt the market, looted shops, and carted away food items.

On 04/01/2026 at about 8 am, a report indicated that a joint security team visited the scene, and over 30 victims lost their lives during the attack. Some persons were also kidnapped. Efforts are ongoing to rescue the kidnapped victims. Further developments will be communicated.”Abiodun said in a statement released

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