Bandits display kidnapped victims from Niger Mosque [VIDEO]

Suspected bandits in Nigeria have released a video showing what appears to be a large group of people held captive in a forested area, following the abduction of over 600 worshippers from a mosque in Niger State. The attack occurred two days after the initial kidnapping, which took place during Friday prayers at a mosque in Dekera village.

Residents reported that gunmen carried out simultaneous raids on multiple communities, resulting in the abduction of children and adults alike. In the video, which has been widely shared on social media platforms, a gunman speaks in the Hausa language, addressing the families of the captives and instructing them to identify their relatives. The incident comes amid preparations for Nigeria's general elections in January 2027.

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