Bandits Disguise as EFCC Officials to Abduct Guests in Niger State

Suspected bandits posing as EFCC officials abducted ten guests from White Hill Hotel in Niger State early Tuesday morning. The armed assailants disabled the hotel’s security cameras and took the victims to an unknown location. Investigations are ongoing to locate the abducted individuals and identify the perpetrators, with public vigilance encouraged.

In an alarming incident, suspected bandits masquerading as officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) abducted ten hotel guests at the White Hill Hotel located on Shiroro Road, within the jurisdiction of Chanchaga Local Government Area in Niger State. The event transpired around 4:58 a.m. on Tuesday, February 27, 2025, as reported by a security analyst and counter-insurgency expert, Zagazola Makama.

The armed intruders reportedly invaded the hotel, asserting they were EFCC personnel executing an official mission. According to intelligence sources, they disabled the hotel’s CCTV cameras before systematically entering each guest room to forcibly abduct the individuals. These ten victims were taken to an undisclosed location, heightening concerns regarding security in the area.

The Assistant Commissioner of Police from the State Intelligence Department has confirmed that investigations are underway to identify those responsible for this distressing abduction and to recover the victims. Makama emphasized the necessity for the public to remain vigilant and to promptly report any suspicious activities as law enforcement intensifies efforts to uncover details related to the incident.

The abduction of hotel guests by criminals posing as EFCC officials represents a serious security threat in Niger State. Authorities are actively pursuing investigations to recover the victims and apprehend the perpetrators. The public’s cooperation in reporting unusual activities is crucial to enhancing safety in the region.

Original Source: dailytrust.com