Bandits Disguise as EFCC Officials to Abduct Hotel Guests in Niger State

In a troubling incident, bandits disguised as EFCC operatives abducted ten guests from the White Hill Hotel in Niger State at 4:58 a.m. on February 27, 2025. The attackers disabled security cameras and invaded rooms to carry out the abductions. Authorities are investigating the incident while urging public vigilance.

Suspected bandits disguised as officials from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) abducted ten individuals at the White Hill Hotel, located on Shiroro Road in Niger State. The incident transpired at approximately 4:58 a.m. on Tuesday, February 27, 2025, according to security analyst Zagazola Makama, who cited credible intelligence sources.

The assailants entered the hotel under the pretense of conducting an official operation, subsequently disabling the hotel’s CCTV cameras. They proceeded to invade guests’ rooms, forcibly removing ten individuals to an undisclosed location before fleeing the scene.

The Assistant Commissioner of Police from the State Intelligence Department has confirmed that investigations are currently underway to apprehend the suspects and rescue the abducted guests. Police authorities have urged the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to assist in clarifying the circumstances surrounding this attack.

In summary, ten hotel guests were abducted by individuals posing as EFCC officials in Niger State. The police are investigating the incident and have called for public vigilance to aid their efforts in locating both the perpetrators and the victims. This event highlights ongoing security challenges in the region, emphasizing the need for communal alertness.

Original Source: dailytrust.com