Armed men kidnap people from mosque in Niger state

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Armed men kidnapped a number of people from a mosque in Nigeria’s north-central Niger state, residents and police said. The abduction is described as the latest mass kidnapping in a region affected by violent gangs.

WHO: Armed men; residents and police

WHAT: Kidnapping of people from a mosque

WHEN: Reported Aug 22, 2026 at 9:17 PM ET

WHERE: Niger state, Nigeria

WHY: Cause not yet established.

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