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At least 32 people have been killed in a series of attacks by suspected bandits in the Tunga-Makeri, Konsoko, and Pissa communities in the Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State, residents and officials said Saturday.
Residents told reporters that the first attack occurred in Tunga-Makeri around 3:00 a.m., leaving six people dead.
The attackers later struck Konsoko and Pissa at about 6:00 a.m., reportedly killing 26 people and setting several buildings, including a police outpost, on fire.
The 200-plus attackers were active for several hours, local resident Hassan Abdullahi told Daily Trust.
According to Abdullahi, the attack on Saturday started at around six in the morning and ended at around ten in the morning.
He added that the affected communities are located about 200 kilometres from the Nigerian Air Force Base in New Bussa, the headquarters of Borgu LGA.
SP Wasiu Abiodun, spokesperson for the Niger State Police Command, confirmed the Tunga-Makeri attack and said some residents were kidnapped.
Abiodun added that details from Konsoko and Pissa remain sketchy.
He said, “On 14/2/2026 at about 6:00 a.m., a report was received indicating that at about 3:00 a.m., suspected bandits invaded Tunga-Makeri village via Shafachi District in Borgu LGA.
“During the attack, six persons lost their lives, some houses were set ablaze, and a yet-to-be-ascertained number of persons were abducted. The terrorists were also reported to have moved to Konkoso village, while other details remain sketchy.
“Meanwhile, joint security teams have been mobilised to the scene for assessment, and efforts to rescue the victims are ongoing.”
