Fear grips Nigerian village after mass church kidnapping
Al JazeeraCenterEN 1 min read 100% complete January 21, 2026 at 01:49 PM
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On January 21, 2026, armed attackers kidnapped over 170 people from three churches in a village in northern Nigeria. The mass abduction has instilled fear in the community, as families await news of their relatives' safety. According to Al Jazeera's Ahmed Idris, who spoke with escapees, the incident has left the village gripped by uncertainty. The motive behind the kidnapping remains unclear, but the large number of victims has raised serious concerns about security in the region. The fate of those abducted is currently unknown.
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