Year: 2026

“Amassoma has always been a peaceful and accommodating community. The brutal killing of our son is an affront to our culture and a direct attack on our collective dignity.”

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Bandits Torch Agwara Police Station, Burn Church, Kidnap Five in Niger State

Bandits have burnt down the Divisional Police Station in Agwara town, headquarters of Agwara Local Government Area of Niger State, raiding a church and kidnapping at least five people in the community.
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Sources told Daily Trust that the attackers arrived around 4am and engaged the police officers in a gun battle.

They eventually set the police station on fire, and reportedly moved to the UMC Church and some parts of the community, abducting no fewer than five people.

A resident of Agwara town, Mallam Hussaini Mohammed, told Daily Trust on the telephone that part of the church was also set ablaze.

He said the attack had heightened fear in the town, forcing many residents to flee.

The spokesperson of the Niger State Police Command, SP Wasiu Abiodun, confirmed the attack, saying no life was lost.

According to him, “On 1/2/26 at about 3.40am, armed bandits invaded Agwara community, attacked the Police station where they were engaged by the tactical team on ground, used suspected dynamite to set the station ablaze, having overpowered the team.

“The terrorists later moved to UMC church in the community, burnt part of the church, proceeded to other areas and abducted about five persons whose identity is yet to be ascertained. Monitoring continues, further development will be communicated, please.”

By Bodmas Prince Kemepade Personally, I would have maintained silence to commiserate with the family while awaiting further legal actions against me, if any. However, owing to my respect for traditional institutions, law and order, this response is propelled by the yesterday 3-days ultimatum given by the Amassoma Youth Association supported by the Southern-Ijaw federated…

security personnel of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC).

“Upon their arrival at the station, bruises were reportedly observed on the bodies of the suspects. Due to the seriousness of the allegation, investigation commenced immediately and statements were obtained.”