Armed men kidnap dozens in attacks on Nigerian villages
Summary
Armed men attacked a mosque and nearby villages in Niger State, Nigeria, kidnapping dozens of people. Security forces have been sent to the area, but the exact number of abductees and casualties is not yet confirmed.Key Facts
- The attack happened on Friday afternoon in Dekara district, Borgu Local Government Area, Niger State.
- Armed men first attacked the villages of Gidan-Zana and Kpenya before storming Kpenya Mosque.
- Survivors say more than 60 people were kidnapped, but this number is unverified.
- Police deployed a security team for rescue and assessment.
- A local armed group called Lakurawa is blamed for the attack.
- Another group, Mahmuda, fought the kidnappers, helping some victims escape.
- The attackers returned the next day, planted landmines, and killed a family trying to flee.
- Kidnapping by armed groups has become common and profitable in northwest and central Nigeria.
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