47 Women Allegedly Abducted While Harvesting Groundnuts in Niger State

At least 47 women have reportedly been abducted by suspected bandits while harvesting groundnuts on their farms in Niger State, according to information circulating on social media.

The report was shared by social media commentator D English Alhaji, who alleged that the women were attacked while carrying out agricultural activities.

Details surrounding the reported incident, including the exact community where the abduction allegedly occurred, the date of the attack and the identities of the victims, were not immediately available.

The report could not be independently verified from the Niger State Government, the state police command or other official security authorities at the time of publication.

The reported abduction comes amid continuing concerns over the safety of farmers in parts of northern Nigeria, where attacks and kidnappings have disrupted agricultural activities and forced some residents to abandon their farms.

A recent report from Zamfara State, for example, documented the abduction of 39 people after a group of 47 residents travelled to Fadama Forest to meet the parents of a notorious bandit leader. Police subsequently launched a rescue operation.

Agricultural communities have repeatedly called for stronger security around farming areas, particularly during planting and harvesting seasons, when farmers must travel to relatively isolated locations.

If confirmed, the reported abduction of 47 women would represent another serious security concern for farming communities in Niger State and raise questions about the safety of women participating in agricultural production.

The identities of the alleged abductors, their demands, the whereabouts of the women and whether any rescue operation has been launched remain unclear.

Authorities have yet to publicly confirm the reported incident based on the information available at the time of writing.

Food Farm News will continue to monitor the situation and update the report if the police, state government or other credible security sources provide confirmation or further details.