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Nigeria has launched a coordinated, multi-agency rescue operation, ordered by President Tinubu, to locate about 600 worshippers abducted from mosques in Niger State as mass kidnappings rise and security becomes a central issue ahead of January elections.
Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has ordered a manhunt for armed kidnappers who attacked four villages in the Borgu area of Niger state after the attackers released a video claiming to show abducted residents; authorities say more than 40 people were killed with the final count of abductees unconfirmed and possibly in the hundreds, as residents fled and some sought refuge across borders. The attackers wore military-style clothing and may have planted improvised explosive devices; no ransom demands have been reported, and the incident underscores rising insecurity in the region.
Police in Nigeria’s Niger State are investigating a mass abduction reported at a mosque; authorities have not released numbers or suspects, and details remain unclear as security forces search for those abducted.
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.
Gunmen raided a village in Niger state, Nigeria, killing at least 30 people and abducting others, in a recurring cycle of violence in the region, with residents fearing further attacks and delays in security response.
Gunmen raided a village in Niger state, Nigeria, killing at least 30 people and abducting others, in a pattern of violence involving armed gangs using forest hideouts, with residents fearing for safety and security forces slow to respond.
At least 110 people have died in severe floods caused by heavy rains in Mokwa, Niger state, Nigeria, with over 50 houses washed away and ongoing rescue efforts. The flooding, the worst in 60 years for the community, has left many homeless and at risk, highlighting the recurring issue of seasonal flooding in Nigeria.
Suspected Boko Haram militants killed 10 people and kidnapped at least 160, including children, during a raid on Kuchi village in Niger state, Nigeria. The attackers, numbering around 300, stayed for several hours, cooking and making tea before leaving with the abductees. This is the fifth attack on Kuchi village, which has frequently suffered from kidnappings for ransom. Security forces have not yet initiated rescue operations, and no demands have been made by the kidnappers. Amnesty International criticized Nigerian authorities for failing to protect rural communities.
In a deadly raid on Kuchi village in Nigeria's central Niger state, suspected Boko Haram militants killed ten people and kidnapped at least 160 villagers, mostly women and children. The attackers looted homes and terrorized the community, highlighting the Nigerian authorities' failure to protect citizens, as noted by Amnesty International.
A Nigerian Air Force helicopter crashed in Niger state after coming under fire from armed bandits. The incident occurred near Chukuba village in the Shiroro local government area. The helicopter had been sent to evacuate victims of an attack that killed at least 10 soldiers in an ambush. An investigation is underway, and it is unclear how many people were on board. Armed banditry and security threats from groups like Boko Haram and the Islamic State of West Africa continue to pose significant challenges in Nigeria's northwest region.