On February 27, 2025, suspected bandits posing as EFCC officials abducted ten guests from the White Hill Hotel in Niger State. The armed men disabled security cameras before entering rooms and taking the guests. Investigations are ongoing, with police encouraging the public to report any suspicious activity.
Suspected bandits impersonating officials from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have abducted ten hotel guests from the White Hill Hotel located on Shiroro Road in Chanchaga Local Government Area of Niger State. The incident reportedly occurred at approximately 4:58 a.m. on Tuesday, February 27, 2025, as per intelligence sources cited by security analyst and counter-insurgency expert Zagazola Makama.
The armed assailants entered the hotel, falsely claiming to be EFCC operatives conducting an official operation. According to reports, the perpetrators disabled the hotel’s CCTV cameras prior to forcefully entering the guests’ rooms one by one and abducting the individuals.
The Assistant Commissioner of Police, State Intelligence Department (ACPOL SID), has confirmed that investigations are underway to apprehend the suspects and locate the missing victims. Makama emphasized the importance of public vigilance and encouraged individuals to report any suspicious activities as authorities work diligently to unravel the circumstances surrounding the incident.
The reported abduction of ten individuals by impostors claiming to be EFCC officials underscores significant security concerns in Niger State. As investigations continue, it is imperative for the community to remain alert and cooperative with law enforcement agencies to ensure public safety. Authorities have urged vigilance and timely reporting of suspicious behaviors to aid in apprehending the criminals and recovering the abducted victims.
Original Source: dailytrust.com
