Bandits have reportedly abducted 47 women in Mukura village, Kasuwan-Garba District of Mariga local government area of the state Niger state.
The women were said to be working on a groundnut farm when they attacked by the bandits on Saturday around 3pm.
Chairman of Mariga LGA, Alhaji Aliyu Bagga Muhamadu who confirmed the incident to journalists said “47 farmers, all women, working on a groundnut farm were kidnapped.
He said report reaching him indicated that one of the women had given birth in captivity.
He added that the kidnappers have made contacts with the families of their victims, demanding a ransom of N2 million per person before their released.
The council chairman said the military and vigilante groups had been mobilized and were trailing the criminals to ensure the safe release of the victims
Bandits abduct 47 women in Niger
