Panic In Niger Community as Terrorists Kill 4, Burn Shops in Fresh Attack

• Bandits attacked Damala village in Borgu, Niger state, killing four residents, abducting others and burning several shops
• The attack comes days after a deadly raid on Kasuwan Daji Market in the same LGA, where over 42 people were killed
• The police confirmed the attack, adding that security operations have been intensified in the communities

Legit.ng’s Muslim Muhammad Yusuf is a 2025 Wole Soyinka Award-winning journalist with over 8 years of experience in investigative reporting, human rights, politics, governance and accountability in Nigeria.

Borgu, Niger state – The Niger State Police Command has confirmed the killing of four people and the destruction of shops following a fresh attack by bandits on Damala village in Woko District of Borgu Local Government Area of the state.

The attack occurred in the early hours of Saturday, throwing the community into panic as residents fled in different directions to escape the gunmen.

A community source told The PUNCH that an undisclosed number of villagers were also abducted during the raid.

Confirming the incident, the police spokesperson in the state, Wasiu Abiodun, said the attackers invaded the village, killed four residents and rustled some cattle.

“The bandits attacked Damala village in Woko District of Borgu LGA, rustled an unspecified number of cattle, and killed four residents during the attack.

“The gunmen also set several shops in the community ablaze before fleeing the scene.

He added that the gunmen also set several shops in the community ablaze before fleeing the area.

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Abiodun said security operatives swiftly responded to the incident and had since visited the affected community.

“Security agencies promptly responded to the incident and have since visited the affected area.

“Clearance operations are currently ongoing, while security monitoring has been intensified to prevent further attacks and ensure the safety of residents,” Abiodun stated.

He assured the public that efforts were being sustained to apprehend the perpetrators and restore normalcy in the area.

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He noted that clearance operations were ongoing, while security surveillance had been intensified to prevent further attacks and ensure the safety of residents.

He assured that efforts were being sustained to track down and arrest the perpetrators, stressing that the police and other security agencies were committed to restoring calm in the area.

Bandits attacked the community earlier

The latest attack comes barely days after a deadly assault on Kasuwan Daji Market in Demo village, also in Borgu Local Government Area, where bandits reportedly killed no fewer than 42 people and abducted several others.

Borgu and neighbouring Agwara local government areas have witnessed a surge in bandit attacks in recent times. In another major incident, terrorists abducted 315 pupils, students and teachers of St Mary’s Private Catholic Primary and Secondary Schools in Paipiri community, Agwara LGA.

The victims were later released after spending about one month in captivity following the intervention of the Federal Government, but residents say fear remains widespread as attacks continue across the region.

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30 killed, many abducted after terrorists attacked Niger

Legit.ng earlier reported that armed men suspected to be bandits from Kainji Lake National Park stormed Kasuwan Daji market in Demo village, leaving devastation in their wake.

The attack on Saturday, January 3, 2026, claimed the lives of 30 villagers, with scores abducted and the market set ablaze

Police confirmed the incident, saying a joint security team had visited the scene and rescue efforts were underway.

Bandits attack Katsina communities

Legit.ng earlier reported that Katsina state witnessed new attacks on a wedding convoy in Jaga village, resulting in multiple deaths, abductions, and injuries.

This is coming when the Katsina state government is preparing to release several detained bandits as part of community-driven peace agreements.

Reconciliation committees are compiling names for court review before any release is implemented.

Bandits kill two elders in fresh Katsina attack

Legit.ng earlier reported that two respected elders were brutally killed when armed bandits stormed Doguwar Dorawa village in Katsina’s Bakori LGA on Thursday night.

The incident reignites doubts over the recent peace accord signed by the Katsina State Government with armed groups in the region.

Source: Legit.ng