Gunmen Kill Man in Niger and Demand Family Retrieve His Corpse

Gigi Danbaka was killed by gunmen in Niger’s Rafi Local Government Area while gathering mangoes with his family. The attackers ordered the family to retrieve his corpse. The Niger State Police have launched an investigation into the incident and are working to apprehend the perpetrators.

The Niger State Police Command has initiated an investigation into the murder of Gigi Danbaka, who was tragically killed by unidentified gunmen in the Rafi Local Government Area. The incident occurred on Thursday at approximately 2:00 p.m. while Danbaka and his family were in the bush along the Gabi-Alawa Road in Ringa District to gather mangoes.

According to security analyst Zagazola Makama, as the family was returning home, they were confronted by armed assailants. Danbaka was taken hostage, while his family members were released with a grim directive to return later for his corpse. Local security operatives and vigilantes commenced a search and rescue operation shortly after 8:20 p.m.

By 11:00 a.m. the following morning, Danbaka’s body was found at the same location. The police have expressed their commitment to thoroughly investigate this heinous crime and apprehend those responsible for the violence.

The incident involving the murder of Gigi Danbaka and the subsequent distressing orders given to his family highlights the alarming issue of security in Niger State. The Police Command’s commitment to investigate this crime reflects an urgent need to address the challenges posed by violent criminal acts in the region. Efforts are underway to bring the perpetrators to justice amidst rising concerns over public safety.

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