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Gunmen abduct dozens in coordinated raids on Nigerian villages
Armed attackers have targeted multiple communities in Niger State, abducting scores of people in a series of coordinated assaults. Police confirmed the incidents affected three villages and a mosque where worshippers were seized.
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Heavily armed gunmen have launched a coordinated assault on communities in central Niger State, resulting in mass abductions across multiple locations. The attacks struck three villages and a mosque, with security officials reporting that dozens of people were taken by the assailants.
Police investigations into the incidents are ongoing as authorities work to establish the identities of those responsible and locate the abducted individuals. The raids underscore the persistent security challenges facing Nigeria's central regions, where kidnappings and armed attacks have become increasingly prevalent.
Niger State has faced recurring waves of violence involving armed groups in recent years. The latest abductions add to mounting concerns about civilian safety in the region, prompting calls for enhanced security measures and investigations into the perpetrators' identities and motives.
Authorities have not yet disclosed additional details regarding the number of people taken or confirmed circumstances surrounding the mosque attack. Efforts to recover the abductees are reportedly underway.