Nigerian police said on Saturday they had rescued 21 children kidnapped by bandits on a highway in the northwestern state of Zamfara after a gun duel. “An unknown number of victims, including the children’s teacher and the driver of the bus they used, are currently held by the bandits,” said Shehu. He said the police have sent reinforcements to complement the efforts of the joint security operation currently working to rescue the remaining victims and apprehend the attackers. The police spokesperson called on local residents to support the police and other security agencies with credible information about the hideouts, movements, and other activities of the bandits. There have been a series of gunmen attacks in northern Nigeria in recent months, leading to deaths and kidnappings.

Source: The North Africa Journal January 02, 2022 13:04 UTC