Event Brief
Gunmen abduct 23 pupils from Nigeria orphanage
Filed: Apr 27, 2026 at 8:03 AM ET
Summary: Gunmen raided an orphanage in north-central Nigeria and abducted 23 pupils, with 15 later rescued.
WHO: Gunmen
WHAT: Raided an illegally operated orphanage and abducted 23 pupils
WHEN: Apr 27, 2026 at 7:38 AM ET
WHERE: north-central Nigeria
WHY: No motive has been reported.
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