{
  "id": 17621976,
  "title": "Police rescue six abducted farmers in Niger, foil attacks across six states",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/police-rescue-six-abducted-farmers-in-niger-foil-attacks-across-six",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-01T14:18:57.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/11/01/police-rescue-six-abducted-farmers-in-niger-foil-attacks-across-six-states-2/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Police have rescued six farmers kidnapped by armed bandits in Niger State, Nigeria, thwarting attacks in six states. The victims, abducted on October 29, 2026, were located during a coordinated security operation involving police, military, DSS, special hunters, and local vigilantes. The rescued individuals were taken to the police for identification before being reunited with their families, while the SCID in Minna investigated the incident. In Zamfara State, police tactical teams, with local vigilantes, saved five elderly women abducted during a farm attack, leaving one farmer dead. The women were rescued unharmed. In Kebbi State, security forces prevented a Lakurawa fighter attack on Ribah town. Police also stopped a bandit assault on Karofi Village in Katsina State. In Kano State, authorities arrested five suspects involved in the abduction of an APC leader and recovered livestock and motorcycles. In Lagos State, a 28-year-old cultist was arrested for an armed robbery resulting in a POS operator's death. A pistol, cartridges, charms, and stolen property were recovered.",
  "summary": "The police have rescued six farmers abducted by armed bandits in Mahangi village, near Pandogari, in Rafi Local Government Area of Niger State. The victims were rescued on October 29, 2026, during a joint security operation involving the police, military, Department of State Services, DSS, special hunters and local vigilantes. The Niger State Police Command […] Police rescue six abducted farmers…",
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}