Police confirm no kidnapping occurred in Mashegu bandit attack, Niger.

The Niger State Police Command has confirmed that no abductions took place during a suspected bandit attack on a police outpost in Zugurma Village, Mashegu Local Government Area.

SP Wasiu Abiodun, the command’s spokesperson, relayed the information to reporters on Monday in Minna.

Abiodun said the incident occurred at about 4:30 p.m. on Saturday when suspected armed bandits blocked the Mokwa–New Bussa Road, entered the village, and attacked the police outpost.

A joint security team, comprising relevant security agencies, responded promptly to a distress call, forcing the attackers to flee into the Ibbi Forest.

“There was no case of abduction during the incident,” he said.

The police spokesperson assured residents that security operatives were pursuing the fleeing suspects.

He added that further updates would be provided as investigations and security operations continue.