Suspected bandits, impersonating EFCC officials, abducted ten guests from the White Hill Hotel in Niger State on February 27, 2025. The perpetrators disabled the hotel’s CCTV before forcibly taking the individuals to an unknown location. The police are investigating the incident and urging public vigilance.
Suspected bandits masquerading as officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have reportedly abducted ten individuals from the White Hill Hotel situated on Shiroro Road, within the Chanchaga Local Government Area of Niger State. The incident occurred at approximately 4:58 a.m. on Tuesday, February 27, 2025, according to a security analyst and counter-insurgency expert, Zagazola Makama, who cited reliable intelligence sources.
The assailants stormed the hotel while claiming they were conducting an official EFCC operation. Reports indicate that they systematically disabled the hotel’s CCTV cameras before entering the guests’ rooms and forcibly taking away ten individuals to an undisclosed location. This alarming act has raised significant concerns over security in the area.
The situation has prompted the Assistant Commissioner of Police from the State Intelligence Department (ACPOL SID) to confirm that investigations are underway to identify the individuals responsible and to locate the abducted guests. In light of this incident, the public has been advised to remain vigilant and promptly report any suspicious activities, as authorities intensify their efforts to ascertain the details surrounding the abduction.
In summary, the abduction of ten hotel guests by bandits posing as EFCC officials highlights serious security challenges within Niger State. The authorities are actively investigating the incident, urging public vigilance to aid in uncovering the whereabouts of the victims. The situation necessitates heightened awareness among hotel patrons and citizens to prevent further similar occurrences.
Original Source: dailytrust.com
