In a shocking daylight attack, bandits believed to be from the Lakurawa group ambushed the convoy of Hon. Jafaru Mohammad Ali Damisa, the Member representing Borgu/Agwara Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives. The incident occurred on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, along the Lumma–Babanna road in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State, leaving one soldier dead and several others injured.
Eyewitnesses said the attack happened between 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. when the lawmaker was en route to Babanna town for an official engagement. The gunmen, who had reportedly laid in wait, opened fire suddenly, targeting the convoy and catching the security team off guard. At least 11 vehicles were vandalized during the assault.
Despite the chaos, Hon. Damisa narrowly escaped unharmed, thanks to the swift response of his security escorts and reinforcements from the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Babanna. The intervention led to a fierce exchange of gunfire, forcing the bandits to flee into the nearby forest.
Several soldiers and aides sustained injuries, with about eight receiving treatment at the General Hospital in New Bussa. Four of Damisa’s supporters were also hit by stray bullets, though none were fatally wounded. All damaged vehicles have since been evacuated from the scene.
The attack once again highlights the growing wave of insecurity in Niger State, where banditry and armed ambushes have become disturbingly frequent. Locals have continued to call for urgent government intervention to ensure safety along major routes in the region.
