In 2025, Niger has witnessed a concerning surge in kidnappings, particularly targeting foreign nationals and humanitarian workers. In January, an Austrian aid worker was abducted in Agadez, followed by a Swiss-Nigerian woman in April, both taken from their homes by armed assailants. Additionally, two Chinese employees of the China National Petroleum Corporation were kidnapped in February by suspected ISIS Sahel militants, resulting in the deaths of two security officers during the attack. These incidents highlight the escalating threat posed by extremist groups in the region, exacerbated by the country’s political instability and the weakening of international alliances. The rise in abductions underscores the urgent need for enhanced security measures and international cooperation to protect civilians and foreign nationals in Niger.
Pray for the government in Niger to take immediate action to rescue the kidnapped victims. Pray for the authorities to implement stringent measures to improve the security system in the country to protect civilians from evil-doers. Pray for the LORD’s intervention in Niger to expose and dismantle the networks behind the kidnappings (The Holy Bible, Psalm 82:4).
Pray for the release and safe return of all the kidnapped victims, including aid workers and foreign nationals, in Niger. Pray for divine protection upon the aid workers working in high-risk areas in the country (The Holy Bible, Psalm 61:1).
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