Nigeria's president orders manhunt after kidnappers upload victim video
Summary
Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has ordered a search for kidnappers who attacked four villages in Niger state, killing many and abducting up to 500 people. The kidnappers posted a video of some captives online, and local officials say the attack worsens security problems in the region.Key Facts
- Armed men attacked four villages in Niger state, Nigeria, targeting mosques during prayers.
- More than 40 people were reportedly killed, though exact numbers are not confirmed.
- Up to 500 people may have been kidnapped, according to local sources.
- Kidnappers released a video online showing some of the abducted victims in a forest.
- The attackers wore military-style clothes and planted explosives in the villages.
- Some kidnapped people have been rescued, while others are still missing.
- Residents fled to neighboring states and Benin for safety.
- The government vows to find and punish those responsible for the attack.
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