The Niger State police command says it rescued six farmers abducted on their farms in Mahangi village, near Pandogari, Rafi Local Government Area of the state.
In a statement on Sunday, the command’s spokesperson, Wasiu Abiodun, said the victims were abducted on Wednesday, at about 12:00 p.m.
Mr Abiodun stated, “On 29th October, 2026, at about 12.30pm, joint security tactical teams during a clearance and rescue operation around Pandogari Rafi LGA, rescued six abducted victims who were reportedly kidnapped by some hoodlums on 28th October, 2026 at about 12pm on their farms at Mahangi village via Pandogari.”
He stated that the victims were taken to Hanawanka Forest but were rescued unhurt.
Mr Abiodun said the victims were subsequently taken to Kagara Divisional Police Headquarters for debriefing and medical attention before being reunited with their relatives.