Over 30 killed, several kidnapped in central Nigeria: police

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04 January, 2026, 05:55 pm

Last modified: 04 January, 2026, 05:57 pm

Over 30 killed, several kidnapped in central Nigeria: police

"Over 30 victims lost their lives during the attack, some persons were also kidnapped," during the raid yesterday, Wasiu Abiodun, Niger police spokesman said.

BSS

04 January, 2026, 05:55 pm

Last modified: 04 January, 2026, 05:57 pm

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More than 30 people were killed and several others kidnapped by "bandits" in Nigeria's central Niger state, local police said today (4 January).

"Over 30 victims lost their lives during the attack, some persons were also kidnapped," during the raid yesterday, Wasiu Abiodun, Niger police spokesman said.

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