Kidnappers release video showing hundreds abducted from Nigerian mosque
Summary
Gunmen in Nigeria abducted up to 600 people during prayers at a mosque in Dekera village. A video showing many captives held in a forest was shared online two days after the kidnapping. Nigerian authorities are working to rescue the abducted worshippers amid rising mass kidnappings in the region.Key Facts
- Around 600 worshippers were kidnapped during Friday prayers in Dekera village, Niger state, Nigeria.
- A video released by the kidnappers shows a large group of captives in a forest, with children crying in the background.
- The video’s date and location could not be independently confirmed by news agencies.
- Residents of the village have identified some of the hostages in the video, including elders and families.
- Nigerian police and state officials have not yet commented on the situation publicly.
- Amnesty International called on Nigerian authorities to secure the release of the kidnapped worshippers.
- The state government has begun operations to track the attackers and rescue the captives.
- Kidnapping for ransom has increased in northern and central Nigeria, with armed gangs attacking villages, schools, and highways.
- Nigeria is preparing for presidential elections in January, and security remains a major concern.
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