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Attack kills two and abducts 21 villagers in Nigeria

By , based on Leadership

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An attack in Akwando village, Kachia, killed two people and led to the abduction of 21 others, according to a local source cited by Leadership. The kidnappers have made no demands, while residents remain worried after the operation on 4 November 2026.

Two people were killed and 21 others abducted in an attack carried out on Wednesday 4 November in Akwando, in Kuturmi territory, Kaduna State, Nigeria. Armed men stormed the village around midnight while residents were sleeping, according to a local source cited by Leadership.

The kidnappers have made no ransom demand, while community residents remain worried after the attack, according to the same source. The incident took place in the Kachia local government area, which has faced armed-group attacks and abductions.

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