Event Brief
Gunmen abduct 23 children from Kogi orphanage
Filed: Apr 27, 2026 at 2:03 PM ET
Summary: Gunmen raided an unregistered orphanage in Nigeria's Kogi state and abducted at least 23 children, authorities said.
WHO: Gunmen
WHAT: Raided an unregistered orphanage and kidnapped at least 23 children
WHEN: Apr 27, 2026 at 9:43 AM ET
WHERE: Kogi state, Nigeria
WHY: No motive has been reported.
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