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In Nigeria, attacks and kidnappings for ransom have become common in rural areas for the past few years. The terror of armed men has been seen here once again. Speaking to the media on Monday, officials said that a new group of gunmen in the country has kidnapped about 150 people. Here, heavily armed gangs known as bandits often target remote villages to rob and kidnap residents.
Motorcycle-borne attackers attacked Kuchi village in Niger state on Friday night. Villagers say they came on about 100 motorcycles, with 3 people on each. Everyone created terror in the village for about 3 hours. During this time no one got any help. After this, about 150 villagers were kidnapped.
Allegations on Nigerian security forces
Boko Haram and rival jihadist group Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) also regularly carry out kidnappings in northeastern Nigeria. However, some jihadist groups have established their presence outside the region outside Niger state. Najum, who blamed bandits for Friday’s attack, accused Nigerian security forces of failing to prevent regular raids. He said these killers usually come from neighboring Kaduna state to work in Niger and go back.
More than 40 people killed
A resident of the village said that the gunmen killed more than 40 people. I somehow escaped and reached a nearby village. He said till now, I have not seen many of my family members. Another resident said that the gunmen killed many people and kidnapped many people. After this our houses were set on fire. Let us tell you, murder and kidnapping for money have become common here for the last few years.
