The Niger State Police Command has launched an investigation into the murder of Gigi Danbaka, who was killed by unknown gunmen in Rafi Local Government Area.
According to a post by security analyst Zagazola Makama on X on Friday, the incident occurred on Thursday at about 2:00 p.m. when Danbaka and his family went to the bush along the Gabi-Alawa Road in Ringa District to pick mangoes.
“While returning home, the family was accosted by armed men who took Danbaka hostage but released his family members with a chilling message, ordering them to return later to retrieve his corpse,” Makama stated.
Security operatives and local vigilantes upon receiving the report at about 8:20 p.m., launched a search and rescue operation.
However, by the morning of Thursday, about 11:00 a.m., Danbaka’s lifeless body was discovered at the scene.
The police have assured the public that investigations are underway to track down the perpetrators and bring them to justice.
Gunmen kill man in Niger, order family to retrieve corpse
