Gunmen Abduct Ten From Niger Hotel While Impersonating EFCC Operatives
Ten individuals were kidnapped by armed men posing as EFCC operatives at White Hill Hotel in Niger State around 4:58 a.m. on February 27, 2025. The attackers disabled CCTV, preventing evidence capture, and took the victims to an undisclosed location. Security agencies are investigating the incident.
On February 27, 2025, at approximately 4:58 a.m., suspected bandits impersonating operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) abducted ten individuals from the White Hill Hotel located on Shiroro Road in the Chanchaga Local Government Area of Niger State. Intelligence indicates that these armed assailants raided the hotel, falsely claiming to conduct an EFCC operation.
Before executing the abduction, the perpetrators disabled the hotel’s CCTV system to prevent any video evidence of the attack. Eyewitness accounts suggest that they forcibly took the guests to an undisclosed location. In response, security agencies have commenced an investigation into the kidnapping incident.
The Assistant Commissioner of Police from the State Intelligence Department (Acpol SID) affirmed that efforts are underway to identify the abductors and locate the victims. Meanwhile, security experts have urged the public to maintain awareness and report any suspicious activities to assist ongoing investigations into the abduction.
This incident underscores the increasing threat of insecurity represented by criminal elements impersonating law enforcement. Urgent calls for public vigilance emphasize the need for community cooperation with security agencies to enhance safety. The investigation is ongoing, aiming to resolve the kidnapping and prevent further incidents.
Original Source: businessday.ng
