{"id":344121,"date":"2024-11-02T15:48:09","date_gmt":"2024-11-02T14:48:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/news\/?p=344121"},"modified":"2024-11-02T15:48:09","modified_gmt":"2024-11-02T14:48:09","slug":"bandits-abduct-20-passengers-in-niger-state","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/news\/2024\/11\/02\/bandits-abduct-20-passengers-in-niger-state\/","title":{"rendered":"Bandits abduct 20 passengers in Niger State"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul>\n<li><strong>His confirmation came amid the military\u2019s denial of bandit operations within military training grounds that span both Kontagora and Mariga LGAs.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Twenty bus passengers have been abducted by suspected bandits in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/news\/2024\/10\/22\/bandits-kill-3-travellers-in-niger-state\/\">Niger state<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>They were abducted along the link road between the Mariga and Kontagora local government areas of the State.<\/p>\n<p>The passengers were travelling along the road when bandits, who had barricaded the road, forced them into a nearby forest.<\/p>\n<p>The Speaker of the Niger State House of Assembly, Abdulmalik Sarkin-Daji, who represents Mariga Constituency, confirmed the abduction on Thursday.<\/p>\n<p>His confirmation came amid the military\u2019s denial of bandit operations within military training grounds that span both Kontagora and Mariga LGAs.<\/p>\n<p>He told reporters the incident took place on Thursday when bandits blocked the Mariga-Kontagora road between Baban-Lamba and Beri.<\/p>\n<p>The Speaker added that families of previously kidnapped victims had repeatedly taken ransom payments into a forested area, reportedly near military training grounds. Victims have told their families that they were held near the Kontagora Army Barracks.<\/p>\n<p>Sarkin-Daji urged the military to act on accurate information and remove the bandits from the area, saying, \u201cThe passengers kidnapped on Thursday on the Mariga-Kontagora road were also taken to the same forest.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The Speaker stressed that, as representatives of the people, legislators often receive direct feedback from constituents about their hardships, and they thoroughly investigate these issues before bringing them before the Assembly.<\/p>\n<p>While acknowledging the military\u2019s capacity to combat banditry, he warned against dismissing constituents\u2019 complaints.<\/p>\n<p>He urged the federal government and relevant authorities to address these concerns, highlighting that local communities allege the military training grounds have become a haven for bandits.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cEven those released after ransom payments have stated that they were held within sight of the Kontagora Army Barracks,\u201d Sarkin-Daji added.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe military should verify information from the victims and address the issue, rather than dismissing statements made by House members.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Despite the military\u2019s previous dismissal of one Assembly member\u2019s statements, bandits blocked the road between Baban-Lamba and Beri on Thursday, October 31, abducting over 20 passengers and relocating them to the same forest, he said.<\/p>\n<p>The Speaker called on the military to clear the criminals from the area and reaffirmed that the legislature would continue raising awareness to ensure the federal government and all stakeholders understand the plight of the people<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>His confirmation came amid the military\u2019s denial of bandit operations within military training grounds that span both Kontagora and Mariga LGAs. 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