Gunmen strike Nigerian orphanage in Kogi, 23 children abducted
Gunmen raided an unregistered orphanage in Kogi State, Nigeria, abducting 23 children; 15 were rescued after a rapid security response, while 8 remain missing and the orphanage owner was also abducted. No group has claimed responsibility, but authorities cite possible Boko Haram links and note a broader kidnapping crisis in the country. The government reiterates its commitment to rescuing victims and advises strong oversight of such facilities, as the facility reportedly operated illegally amid a volatile security climate.