Video Raises Fears That About 600 Worshippers Were Abducted in Niger State
A video showing women, children and elderly people allegedly held in a forest has raised fresh fears of a large-scale abduction in Niger State. The footage reportedly shows armed men surrounding groups of captives, while children can be heard crying. Residents said they recognised relatives in the video and estimated that about 600 people may have been taken. The abductions were linked to an attack on a mosque in Dekara village during Friday prayers, alongside raids on nearby communities. The video could not be independently verified, and authorities have not confirmed the number of victims. Families have appealed to the Federal and Niger State governments to intensify efforts to rescue those still missing, including mothers and young children.
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