In Nigeria, armed gangs carried out another bloody attack - 73 citizens were illegally taken from two villages in the state of Zamfara, Anadolu Agency reported.
According to local sources, armed individuals attacked the villages of Buzugu and Rayau at night. They threatened the population with weapons and kidnapped people in large groups. It was reported that several citizens were injured during the incident, and some houses were also damaged.
According to the government, security forces have been dispatched to the scene, and an investigation has begun. The direction of movement of the armed gangs is being determined, and the local population demands increased protection.
In Nigeria, the activities of armed groups and terrorist organizations have intensified in recent years. Among the most active are Boko Haram and the IS-West African Branch (ISWAP). These structures have been carrying out attacks against schools, pedestrians, and rural residents in various regions of the country.
According to the law, abduction in Nigeria carries a severe punishment - even the death penalty. However, even these measures are not fully preventing these events. In the north of the country, kidnapping and extortion are widespread as a common source of criminal income.
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