A VIRAL video shared on social media claims to show recent abduction carried out by bandits in Niger State, Nigeria.
The video depicts several individuals who appear to be held captive, surrounded by armed men in a forested location.
The claim was posted on 21 August 2026 by verified X user @ChinasaNworu, alongside the caption:
“Fulani Islamic terrorists held a mass assembly of Christian hostages. The Muslims forced these believers, from multiple tribes, to beg in their native languages to be ransomed.This evil is intolerable and the political class is playing with the lives of people.
Since this is the part they have chosen Biafraland will be their grave yard for this horrible and abominable behaviors .
@radiobiafralive @mfa_russia @realDonaldTrump @HouseForeignGOP @HouseNGR @GoitaAssimi @CapitaineIb226”
As of 7 September 2026, the post had garnered more than 6,000 views, 300 reposts and 260 likes on X.
Video shows recent bandit attack and abduction of residents in Niger State.
Niger State is located in the north-central region of Nigeria. In recent years, the state has faced growing security challenges, particularly from banditry, kidnapping and attacks on rural communities. Insecurity has become a significant concern across parts of Niger State, with armed bandits targeting communities, motorists, farmers and security personnel.
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