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Kidnappers release video showing hundreds abducted from Nigerian mosque

Nigeria Β· Rest of Africa region

detected 2026-08-24T18:45:08Z updated 2026-08-24T18:45:08Z

Mass kidnappings highlight Nigeria's security crisis in the north as elections approach.

Single-source report, not yet corroborated.

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