Bandits Impersonate EFCC Officials to Abduct Hotel Guests in Niger State
Ten hotel guests were abducted by bandits posing as EFCC officials in Niger State. The incident occurred early on February 27, 2025, when armed men disabled security cameras and entered guest rooms. Investigations are ongoing as authorities encourage public vigilance regarding suspicious activities.
Suspected bandits masquerading as officials from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have abducted ten individuals from the White Hill Hotel located on Shiroro Road in the Chanchaga Local Government Area of Niger State. This incident occurred at approximately 4:58 a.m. on Tuesday, February 27, 2025, according to intelligence sources cited by security analyst Zagazola Makama.
The armed assailants invaded the hotel claiming they were conducting an official EFCC operation. Reports indicate that the criminals disabled the hotel’s CCTV cameras before forcibly entering guests’ rooms, subsequently taking away the ten victims to an undisclosed location.
The Assistant Commissioner of Police, who oversees the State Intelligence Department, has affirmed that investigations are currently underway to identify the perpetrators and recover the abducted individuals. Makama emphasized the need for public vigilance, urging citizens to report any suspicious activities as authorities intensify their investigative efforts regarding the incident.
In summary, armed individuals impersonating EFCC officials executed a coordinated abduction of ten guests at a hotel in Niger State. The police have initiated investigations into the matter, and the public has been alerted to remain watchful to aid in the recovery of the victims and apprehension of the suspects.
Original Source: dailytrust.com
