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Armed men stormed villages and a mosque in Niger State, Nigeria, abducting dozens of worshippers and residents; police say numbers are unconfirmed but locals report more than 60, with some casualties unverified, and security forces have been deployed to assess and rescue as clashes between Lakurawa and Mahmuda groups highlight a broader pattern of mass abductions in the region.
Two weeks after US airstrikes in northwest Nigeria targeting the group Lakurawa, questions remain about the operation's impact and the specific group targeted, with limited information on casualties and motives, raising concerns about the effectiveness and transparency of such military actions.
The article discusses US air strikes on the militant group Lakurawa in north-west Nigeria, highlighting the fear and hardship faced by local communities under their control, the group's activities, and the complex security situation in the region.