Bandits have reportedly kidnapped 20 farmers, including four pregnant women and children, in Unguwan-Kawo, Erena Ward of Shiroro Local Government Area, Niger State.
Residents told Daily Trust that the victims were abducted from their farm around 4 p.m. on Wednesday, November 26, while harvesting rice.
One resident, who requested anonymity, said his nephew was among those kidnapped. He added that the farm is located just about 500 meters from Erena town, where a military camp is situated.
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The incident comes just six days after over 200 students, pupils, and staff were abducted from St. Mary Secondary and Primary School in Papiri, Agwara LGA.
When contacted, the spokesperson for the Niger State Police Command, SP Wasiu Abiodun, said he would verify the report.
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