Armed Groups Kidnap Scores in Niger State, Nigeria
Armed groups attacked multiple villages in Nigeria's north-central Niger state, kidnapping scores of people from a mosque in Kpenya village. The attacks occurred in the Borgu Local Government Area, with residents estimating between 60 and 80 people were abducted. The…
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Armed groups carried out attacks in multiple villages across Niger state in north-central Nigeria, resulting in the abduction of scores of individuals. The incidents occurred in the Borgu Local Government Area.
In Kpenya village, a mosque was targeted, and residents estimate that between 60 and 80 people were kidnapped during the assault. The specific dates of these attacks were not provided.
Following the abductions, the military has been deployed to the affected region. The number of militants involved or the specific armed groups responsible for the attacks were not detailed in the provided information.
Further details regarding the timeline of the events, the outcome of the military deployment, or any potential recovery efforts were not immediately available.
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