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<p>Armed bandits disguised in hijabs abducted two residents of <strong>Melehe community in Kontagora LGA, Niger State</strong> during a late-night attack on <strong>September 5, 2025</strong>.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-attack">The Attack</h2>
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<p>Eyewitnesses said the four attackers arrived between <strong>9:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m.</strong> and posed as harmless visitors. They sat quietly outside a compound for more than an hour, blending in and raising no suspicion.</p>
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<p>Shortly before midnight, the men removed their disguises, pulled out weapons, and stormed the residence. They seized <strong>the principal of the Junior Secondary School in Melehe</strong> and a local woman, <strong>Aminu Runtoje</strong>, before escaping into the night.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-community-reaction">Community Reaction</h2>
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<p>Residents explained that the deceptive strategy caught everyone off guard. The disguise lowered defenses and allowed the attackers to move unnoticed.</p>
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<p>As a result, fear and outrage have spread through the community. Many locals are now demanding stronger security presence in rural areas vulnerable to bandit attacks.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-authorities-respond">Authorities Respond</h2>
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<p>Security officials confirmed the abductions and announced an investigation. However, as of this report, the victims’ whereabouts remain unknown.</p>
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<p>So far, no group has claimed responsibility for the kidnapping. Meanwhile, the incident adds to the growing list of violent crimes in Niger State, where <strong>banditry and kidnappings for ransom continue to plague local communities</strong>.</p>
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<p><strong>Credit:</strong> Allschool, <a href="http://allcbts.com">Allcbts</a></p>
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