Niger State
4 LAS News stories tagged “Niger State”, newest first. Every story links its sources.
Nigerian Army rescues 16 hostages and seizes weapons in Niger State ambush
Nigerian Army troops rescued 16 kidnapped individuals and recovered rifles, explosives, and cash after ambushing suspected terrorists in Niger State on 5 November.
LAS News Desk · 6 Nov 2026, 23:16 WAT · 2 sources
Four men arrested in Minna for plotting to sacrifice children for money rituals
Niger State police arrested four men and a native doctor in Minna after the men allegedly offered their biological children as sacrifices for wealth rituals.
LAS News Desk · 6 Nov 2026, 11:16 WAT · 2 sources
Former President IBB Calls for Unity and Peaceful Campaigns Ahead of 2027 Elections
General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida urged politicians in Niger State to prioritise national cohesion, tolerance and issue‑based campaigning as APC campaign councils intensify election activities.
LAS News Desk · 5 Nov 2026, 09:04 WAT · 2 sources
Bandits' raids in Niger State leave five dead, 18 abducted and communities displaced
Suspected bandits attacked villages in Niger State between Oct 9‑12, killing five farmers, abducting 18 people, burning homes and shops, and prompting mass flight of residents, according to local reports.
LAS News Desk · 15 Oct 2026, 14:15 WAT · 4 sources