Gunmen abducted at least 45 women and children in Nigeria

Gunmen abducted 60 people, including women and children, during a night raid in Nigeria. This was reported by the Reuters news agency on August 6.

"Armed criminals have abducted at least 45 women and children during a night raid on five villages in northwestern Nigeria," the publication says.

According to the newspaper, the attackers raided the settlements of Sadeh, Sabongarin-Damri, Tungar-Tsalle, Tungar-Sodangi and Tungar-Musa-Dogo. It is noted that this is the second episode of mass kidnappings in recent days in the area.

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La Libre newspaper reported on July 15 that at least 27 people were killed in a militant attack on the Jebu Rahoss community in central Nigeria. It was clarified that nomadic shepherds were suspected of the attack.

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