Leadnaija
Armed bandits have launched a deadly attack on Ringa Village in the Ringa District of Rafi Local Government Area, Niger State, kidnapping four individuals and causing significant damage, according to the Niger State Police Command.
The incident occurred on April 18, 2025, at approximately 10:00 AM when a large group of armed bandits, riding on motorcycles, stormed the village. During the attack, the assailants abducted four men: Anas Shuaibu, Isah Kazuga, Mande Samari, and Bazama Kiwoji, all residents of the village.
In addition to the abduction, the bandits set fire to the village’s electricity transformer, leaving the community in total darkness. The assailants also looted four unregistered Bajaj motorcycles, which had been abandoned by their terrified owners who fled the scene.
Local law enforcement and security forces have launched an intensive operation to rescue the kidnapped victims and track down the perpetrators of the attack. Authorities are combing the surrounding areas in search of the criminals.
This attack is part of an ongoing pattern of violence in northern Nigeria, where banditry and kidnapping for ransom have become prevalent. The authorities have yet to issue a formal update on the status of the kidnapped victims.
