Thousands of residents from the Borgu and Agwara local government areas of Niger State have recently fled to Segbana, Benin Republic, following a wave of persistent terrorist attacks. This mass exodus across the border underscores Nigeria’s escalating security and humanitarian crisis, contributing to a staggering national figure of over 3.7 million internally displaced persons as of early 2026.
In a brazen act of defiance, terrorists struck a community in Borgu Local Government Area in the early hours of Tuesday—barely 24 hours after Governors Mohammed Umaru Bago of Niger and AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara met in Minna to evaluate border security. The assailants, estimated to be over 200 strong and riding approximately 70 motorcycles, stormed the Konkoso community for the second time in a week, underscoring the volatility of the region
Eyewitnesses report that gunmen razed several more homes in Konkoso before advancing their campaign of terror to Segbana. While casualty figures remain unconfirmed, the onslaught has triggered a mass exodus. With local police outposts destroyed in previous raids and security forces reportedly absent, terrorists have effectively established a base in Konkoso. This security vacuum has compelled thousands of panicked residents to flee across the border into Segbana, Benin Republic, seeking safety as the region’s defenses crumble
