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Gunmen abduct over 60 worshippers from Nigeria mosque, police say
Over 60 worshippers were abducted by armed gunmen from a mosque in Niger state, Nigeria, marking another mass kidnapping incident in a region plagued by violent gangs and bandits.
◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway
You cannot rely on local security when violent gangs coordinate mass kidnappings during community gatherings. Nigerian businesses and aid groups must rethink their presence and safety measures urgently.
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1 source · 23 Aug 2026
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kidnappingviolent-crimesecurity-risknigeriabanditry