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Nigeria Mosque Attack: Dozens Kidnapped by Armed Group
22 Aug
Summary
- Dozens were kidnapped from a mosque and nearby villages in Nigeria's Niger State.
- An armed group, identified as Lakurawa, stormed Kpenya Mosque on Friday.
- Landmines planted by terrorists killed a fleeing family, spreading fear in the region.
Armed assailants have abducted numerous individuals during a violent assault on Kpenya Mosque and adjacent villages in Nigeria's central Niger State. The attack, which occurred on Friday afternoon in the Dekara district, was reportedly carried out by the Lakurawa armed group. Survivors recounted hundreds of attackers wielding weapons, with some claims of fatalities, though police have not confirmed any deaths.
While police are assessing the situation and conducting rescue operations, local residents suggest over 60 worshippers were taken. The violence escalated into Saturday, with reports of the group returning to plant landmines. Tragically, a family fleeing the area was killed when their vehicle struck one of these devices, intensifying the atmosphere of fear. This incident highlights a growing trend of mass abductions in Nigeria's northwest and central regions, which have become a significant criminal enterprise.
