At least 51 kidnapped, 3 killed in Nigeria attacksKANO, Nigeria, Feb 8, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - At least 51 people have been kidnapped and three killed in attacks over the past three days in four different villages in Nigeria's northern Kaduna State, security forces said Saturday. On Saturday, armed men abducted 11 people, including a priest, in the Kajuru Local Government Area, security sources told AFP. A nearby attack on Saturday left three people dead and 38 kidnapped, including a local imam and four members of his congregation. The day before, two people were kidnapped on the road to Maro, also in Kajuru. In response, the Nigerian president declared a state of emergency and launched a recruitment drive for military and police personnel.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha February 08, 2026 02:45 UTC