Armed Groups Grab 600 People at Prayer in Nigeria; Rescue Underway

Gunmen seized about 600 people praying at a mosque in Dekera village, Niger State. At least 30 were killed and 2,000 ran into nearby Benin. President Tinubu ordered the military, police, and spy agencies to work together to rescue the captives, demanding updates until everyone is freed. Such mass kidnappings have risen across northern Nigeria since early 2026.