Scores of people kidnapped from a mosque as armed groups attacked multiple villages in Nigeria

Armed groups launched coordinated attacks across multiple villages in Nigeria's north-central Niger state, resulting in the mass abduction of worshippers from a mosque. Local police confirmed the incidents occurred on Saturday, noting that at least three villages were targeted during the spree of kidnappings.

The attacks represent a continuation of security challenges in the region, where armed groups frequently target rural communities. Authorities are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the abductions as the search for the missing individuals continues.