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crimesecurity1 year ago•2 min saved

Dozens of School Children Kidnapped by Bandits in Nigeria

Over 100 school children were kidnapped by armed bandits in Kuriga, Kaduna State, Nigeria. The incident occurred at the LEA Primary School, with the headmaster and staff also among the victims. This abduction is the latest in a series of school kidnappings in northern Nigeria, raising concerns about the security of schools in the region. As of now, no group has claimed responsibility for the mass abduction, and efforts are underway to secure the release of the abducted students.

via ABC News|

#bandits #crimesecurity #kaduna-state

crimesecurity1 year ago•2 min saved

"Mass Kidnapping: Gunmen Abduct Hundreds of School Children in Nigeria"

Gunmen on motorcycles kidnapped at least 287 school children, some as young as eight years old, from a primary and secondary school in Nigeria's Kaduna State. While some students were rescued, 287 remain with the kidnappers. The state has experienced recurring incidents of kidnappings for ransom by bandits, prompting calls for immediate measures to protect children's lives and their right to education.

via CNN|

#bandits #crimesecurity #kaduna-state

conflicttragedy2 years ago•2 min saved

"Tragedy in Nigeria: Military Drone Strike Claims 88 Lives at Festival"

At least 88 people were killed and 68 injured in Nigeria's Kaduna State when the military mistakenly carried out a drone strike on a religious festival. The strike occurred during a Muslim holiday celebration, and the victims included children, women, and the elderly. The Nigerian Army expressed regret for the incident, attributing it to a misinterpretation of activities. Anger has grown among Nigerians, with calls for accountability and an investigation into the incident. This is not the first time accidental military strikes have resulted in civilian casualties in Nigeria.

via ABC News|

#civilian-casualties #conflicttragedy #kaduna-state

conflictinvestigation2 years ago•1 min saved

"President of Nigeria demands probe into deadly drone strike that claims 85 civilian lives"

Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu has called for a thorough investigation into a military drone attack in Kaduna state that reportedly killed at least 85 civilians. The state emergency agency confirmed the death toll and stated that the search for victims is ongoing. Tinubu, attending the Cop28 Climate Summit in Dubai, expressed his concern and directed authorities to conduct a full-fledged investigation into the incident. The Nigerian Army has not commented on the attack, while the Air Force denied involvement. Nigeria's military has been conducting aerial assaults against Islamist insurgents and criminal gangs in various parts of the country.

via CNN|

#conflictinvestigation #drone-attack #investigation

accidentsdisasters2 years ago•1 min saved

Tragedy Strikes as Mosque Collapse Claims Seven Lives in Northern Nigeria

Seven people were killed and several others injured when part of a mosque collapsed during Friday prayers in Zaria, Nigeria. The incident occurred at the city's central mosque, with videos showing a wide opening in the roof. The state governor has ordered an investigation into the incident, which is the latest in a series of building collapses in Nigeria attributed to poor enforcement of safety regulations and substandard construction materials.

via Al Jazeera English|

#accidentsdisasters #building-safety-regulations #kaduna-state