EFCC Impersonators Abduct Ten from Niger State Hotel

Suspected bandits impersonating EFCC operatives abducted ten individuals from White Hill Hotel in Chanchaga Local Government Area, Niger State. The incident occurred early in the morning, and perpetrators disabled CCTV cameras to avoid detection. Security forces are investigating and soliciting public vigilance to address the ongoing threat of abduction and insecurity.

In a troubling incident in Niger State, suspected bandits masquerading as operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have reportedly abducted ten individuals from the White Hill Hotel located on Shiroro Road, within the Chanchaga Local Government Area. Security analyst and counter-insurgency expert, Zagazola Makama, indicated that the kidnapping took place around 4:58 a.m. on Tuesday, February 27, 2025.

The armed assailants entered the hotel under the false pretense of conducting an EFCC operation. Prior to executing their plan, they disabled the hotel’s CCTV cameras to ensure no video evidence was captured of the abduction. Eyewitnesses reported that the attackers forcibly took ten guests to an undisclosed location for reasons that remain unclear.

Following this alarming event, security agencies have initiated an investigation to track down the culprits and locate the kidnapped victims. Assistant Commissioner of Police from the State Intelligence Department confirmed that law enforcement is actively working to identify those responsible for the crime. Moreover, security experts have emphasized the importance of community vigilance and the need for the public to report any suspicious activity promptly.

As the situation develops, the commitment of security agencies to resolve this incident remains critical to restoring safety and security in the area.

This incident underscores the ongoing threat of banditry and insecurity in Nigeria, as well as the need for heightened community vigilance and swift law enforcement responses. Efforts to locate the abducted individuals and apprehend their captors are currently underway, with authorities appealing for public assistance in their investigation.

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