Suspected bandits on Saturday attacked communities in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State, killing many people and abducting several others, while setting multiple houses, including a police station, ablaze. Sunday PUNCH gathered that the first attack occurred in Tunga-Makeri on Friday, where the bandits killed six residents and set homes on fire. The assailants reportedly moved to Paso on Saturday after encountering little resistance from security forces, burning more houses and a police station. He stated, “On 14/2/2026 at about 6 am, a report was received indicating that at about 3 am, suspected bandits invaded Tunga-Makeri village via Shafachi district, Borgu LGA. Other details are still sketchy.”The security agencies continue operations in the affected communities to secure residents and recover abducted persons.

Source: Punch February 15, 2026 05:02 UTC