More than 80 reported abducted in Nigeria as police find human remains
Summary
More than 80 people have been reported missing in Nigeria after armed gangs kidnapped them in two attacks. Police found human bones suspected to be from kidnapping victims during a raid in Abia State. Kidnappings for ransom are common in parts of Nigeria and have increased before upcoming elections.Key Facts
- At least 87 people, mostly women, are missing after two attacks in Nigeria’s Niger and Zamfara states.
- Gunmen kidnapped 47 farmers in Niger State on Saturday and 40 women in Zamfara on Sunday.
- Criminal gangs known as “bandits” carry out kidnappings, cattle theft, village raids, and killings.
- Police in Abia State found 28 human skulls and bones linked to kidnapping victims during a camp raid.
- Large ransom payments fuel kidnappings; nearly $6 million was paid between July 2025 and June 2026.
- In August, about 600 people were kidnapped during mosque prayers in Niger State.
- Security concerns are rising ahead of Nigeria’s January presidential elections.
- President Bola Tinubu faces criticism for poor security and protests over unresolved kidnappings.
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