Gunmen abduct 28 Muslim travellers in central Nigeria
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Gunmen abducted 28 Muslim travelers in central Nigeria's Plateau state, with families reportedly receiving ransom demands. Kidnapping for ransom by criminal gangs is common in northern and central Nigeria as a means of raising money. This incident is separate from the Islamist insurgency in the northeast. Nigeria's insecurity recently drew international attention, including allegations of Christian persecution, which the government denies. The government stated that tensions with the US regarding insecurity have been largely resolved and that forest guards will be deployed to combat criminal groups.
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