AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoJihadist Attacks in Niger State: Gunmen struck Borgu LGA during Friday prayers, abducting worshippers from Dekara and nearby communities including Gidan Zana, Masaka and Sabon Gida; police confirmed the kidnappings and said rescue efforts are slowed by difficult terrain and a collapsed bridge, with no deaths reported so far. Rival Militant Clash: Survivors and lawmakers told AFP that Lakurawa fighters attacked Dikera and Binzi, killing some residents and abducting others, while a rival group (Mahmuda) intervened, triggering clashes that let some captives escape. Local Security Strain: Reports say elders and heads of households were among those taken, with victims reportedly marched into forest hideouts near Kainji Lake. Humanitarian Support in Minna: In Niger State, Future Pathways Foundation and Senator Sani Musa delivered cash and food items to over 100 residents in Tunga, Minna. Politics in Niger State: Former two-term PDP chairman Tanko Beji formally defected to APC, ending months of speculation. Sports Note: Guinea submitted bids to host AFCON 2032 or 2036, while Niger’s football federations have also expressed interest.
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