Ten hotel guests were abducted by individuals posing as EFCC officials at White Hill Hotel in Niger State. The abduction occurred early on February 27, 2025, when the armed men disabled security cameras and entered rooms to take the victims. The police are conducting an investigation and urge the public to report any suspicious activities.

Suspected bandits masquerading as officials from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have reportedly abducted ten individuals from the White Hill Hotel located on Shiroro Road in the Chanchaga Local Government Area of Niger State. According to security analyst and counter-insurgency specialist, Zagazola Makama, this incident occurred at approximately 4:58 a.m. on Tuesday, February 27, 2025.

The armed assailants invaded the hotel, asserting they were EFCC personnel conducting an official operation. They reportedly disabled the hotel’s CCTV cameras and systematically entered guests’ rooms, forcibly taking ten individuals to an unknown destination. This alarming report has raised significant concerns regarding safety in the area.

The Assistant Commissioner of Police from the State Intelligence Department has confirmed that an investigation is underway to identify the perpetrators and locate the abducted victims. Makama emphasized the importance of public vigilance, urging community members to promptly report any suspicious activities to the authorities as efforts to uncover the details of this incident intensify.

In summary, armed individuals impersonating EFCC officials have abducted ten hotel guests in Niger State. Authorities are actively investigating the situation and have called on the public to be vigilant. This incident highlights ongoing security challenges in the region as efforts continue to identify the attackers and ensure the safe return of the victims.

Original Source: dailytrust.com