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Dawn raids in Niger state leave at least 32 dead after gunmen attack three communities

The Hindu 15 Feb 2026
Gunmen killed at least 32 people in coordinated attacks on three communities in north-central Nigeria, according to police who said some villagers were abducted ....
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Dawn raids in Niger state leave at least 32 dead after gunmen attack 3 communities

Newsday 15 Feb 2026
The dawn raid were targeted on the communities of Tunga-Makeri, Konkoso, and Pissa, in the Borgu area of Niger state. Niger State police spokesman Wasiu Abiodun said six people died in the attack on ...
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Niger State Threatens to Pull Out Tornadoes from NPFL

This Day 06 Feb 2026
Speaking ahead of the commencement of the First Niger State Intercollegiate Sports Competition, the Chairman of the State  Sports Commission, Alhaji Danjuma Masu, accused the leadership of the NPFL of playing politics with the game.
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2027: Tinubu Names Gov Bago’s Special Adviser as Renewed Hope Ambassador in Niger State

This Day 16 Jan 2026
... Tinubu has named the Special Adviser, Political and Strategy to the Niger State Governor, Alhaji Mohammed Umaru Bago, Alhaji Nma Kolo, as the ” Renewed Hope Ambassador ” for Niger State.
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Nigerian Army Intensifies More Internal Security Operations in Kwara, Niger States

This Day 12 Jan 2026
 The Nigerian Army, weekend, hinted that, it has intensified more clearance and internal security operations across parts of Kwara and Niger States in order to decimate the activities of banditry and kidnapping.
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Bandits Raid Communities in Niger State, Kill Four Villagers

This Day 11 Jan 2026
Bandits have again raided the Kasuan Daji in the Borgu Local Government Area (LGA) of Niger State, killing no fewer than four villagers ... The Police Public Relations Officer Niger State Police Command, ...
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IPCR Urges Nationwide Cooperation with Security After Deadly Attacks in Niger State

This Day 07 Jan 2026
... increased collaboration between citizens and Nigeria’s security forces to end insecurity, following recent terrorist attacks in parts of Niger State that left scores dead and several others abducted.
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Nigeria: Tinubu Condemns Killing of Dozens in Niger State

All Africa 05 Jan 2026
Over 30 people were killed by the terrorists during the Saturday attack on the Niger community ....
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Nigeria: New Year Bloodshed in Niger State - 42 Killed in Deadly Terror Attacks

All Africa 05 Jan 2026
- Bandits have again stormed a community in Niger State during which no fewer than 42 persons, including children were said to have been killed while scores were also said to have been abducted ....
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Nigeria violence: 30 dead, several kidnapped after gang raid in Niger state village

Live Mint 04 Jan 2026
30 individuals were killed and several others kidnapped in a raid on a village in the north-central Niger State in Nigeria, local police said on Sunday ....
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At least 30 killed as terrorists attack market in Nigeria’s Niger State

Anadolu Agency 04 Jan 2026
At least 30 people were killed when terrorists attacked a village market in Kabe District, Borgu Local Government Area of Nigeria’s Niger State, police said Sunday ... Niger State Police Command.
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Remaining Niger State Schoolgirls Will Be Rescued Soon, Information Minister Pledges

This Day 11 Dec 2025
Idris gave the assurance in Minna yesterday, when he paid a sympathy visit on the Niger State Governor, Alhaji Mohammed Bago, over the abduction of the St Mary’s Catholic Primary/Secondary School two weeks ago.
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