Bandits Kill Relative Of Tinubu’s Minister, Heightening Security Fears
Suspected bandits have reportedly killed the elder brother of the Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi.
It was learned that the victim was the Village Head of Galla in Borgu Emirate, Niger State.
The attackers were said to have stormed his palace on Monday, August 24, 2026, in an incident that has reportedly unsettled the residents of the community.
Sources familiar with the development told reports that the monarch had earlier warned the bandits to stay away from the community.
His warning was said to have been seen as an insult by the criminals, who came back later and attacked him at his palace.
The killing has further heightened fears over the security situation in the Borgu Emirate with bandit attacks and other criminal activities said to have increased in recent times.
When contacted, the Niger State Police Command’s spokesperson, SP Wasiu Abiodun, said he had received inquiries about the incident.
He said, however, he would get back with details after getting the necessary information.
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It was understands that as at the time of filing this report, the police spokesman was yet to issue an official statement confirming the killing or details about the circumstances surrounding the attack.t
In the meantime, the Nigerian Army troops have rescued fourteen people who were reportedly kidnaped from bandits in Zamfara State.
The operation, conducted by Sector 2, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, in the Tsafe Local Government Area of the state, also foiled the criminals from executing yet another abduction.
It is understood that the troops responded to information on suspicious movements of the criminals around Magazu village on August 26, 2026, and acted swiftly.
The military said the troops entered the area and found a group of armed men who were allegedly trying to abduct civilians, including motorists.
The operatives confronted the suspected criminals, compelling them to abandon their vehicle and flee into the surrounding bushes.
Troops searched the area and found 14 victims already held hostage by the attackers.
One of the victims that was rescued sustained gunshot injuries during the incident and was immediately rushed to the General Hospital, Tsafe, where he was admitted for treatment.
The military said no personnel were injured or killed during the operation.
The military said the latest rescue was part of the efforts of Operation FANSAN YAMMA to disrupt the activities of criminal groups and prevent them from freely operating across the Zamfara State.
The troops also reiterated their commitment to safeguard residents and motorists and deny bandits the opportunity to perpetrate further attacks in the area.
