Gunmen abduct over 60 worshippers from Niger mosque

By The BriefBrief

Armed men abducted more than 60 worshippers from a mosque in Nigeria’s north-central Niger state during Friday prayers, police said on Saturday. The incident is described as the latest mass kidnapping in a region affected by violent gangs.

WHO: Police

WHAT: Gunmen abducted over 60 worshippers from a mosque during Friday prayers

WHEN: Aug 22, 2026

WHERE: Niger state, Nigeria

WHY: Cause not yet established.

Sources (1): Straits Times

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