Armed terrorists on Wednesday launched a brazen attack on Ibeto town in Magama Local Government Area of Niger State, abducting a prominent lawyer, Barrister Isyaku Muhammed Danjuma, along with several other residents. The invasion, which occurred in the early hours of the day, coincided with Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary celebrations. They were targeting prominent people to abduct, and that was how they went for Barrister Isyaku Muhammed Danjuma. In a tragic twist, Barrister Isyaku had moments earlier hinted at the looming danger in a Facebook post, writing: “Independence Day but bandits are here in Ibeto running riot.” Shortly afterwards, he was taken by the attackers. The fresh abduction in Niger has once again underscored the worsening insecurity across Nigeria, with lawyers and other professionals increasingly falling victim to kidnappers.