Rising Jihadist Violence And Kidnappings In Northern Nigeria

Since the start of 2026, Nigeria has faced a serious rise in jihadist violence, especially in the northern states. Groups like Boko Haram, Islamic State West Africa Province, and Fulani militant Islamists have carried out deadly attacks, kidnappings, and massacres. In February alone, dozens of people were killed in Kebbi, Zamfara, and Kwara states, and [...]

Northern Nigeria Restarts Schooling Amid Risks

Schools in northern Nigeria are gradually reopening after being closed for months owing to the kidnapping of students, which is a sign of hope and fear at the same time. In November of last year, students were abducted in mass from schools, leading states to close schools in a bid to safeguard students. However, schools [...]

Alawite Women Report Kidnappings In Syria

In western Syria, several Alawite women say they were kidnapped after the fall of Bashar al-Assad in December 2024. Ramia, a teenager from Latakia province, said armed men forced her into a car, beat her, and insulted her faith. She said she was held for two days and threatened. Other women told similar stories of [...]

Deadly Bandit Attacks In Northern Nigeria

Gunmen riding motorcycles killed dozens of people in early morning attacks on three villages in the northwestern part of Nigeria. The attack occurred in Niger State, where armed men fired at residents, burned houses, and kidnapped an unspecified number of people. The villages of Tunga-Makeri, Konkoso, and Pissa were targeted. At least 29 people were [...]

Deadly Jihadist Raid Hits Kwara Villages

More than 100 armed jihadists attacked the villages of Woro and Nuku in Kwara State, western Nigeria, killing at least 75 people. The attackers arrived on motorbikes, dressed in army uniforms, and began the violence before sunset as farmers were returning home. They first went to the house of the traditional leader, Umar Bio Salihu, [...]

Kidnapped Worshippers Return Home In Nigeria

Dozens of worshippers kidnapped by gunmen in Nigeria’s northern Kaduna state have safely returned home, police have confirmed. They were among 177 people taken last month from three churches in the remote village of Kurmin Wali. According to police, 80 of the victims escaped on the same day but hid in nearby villages for about [...]

Rescue After Niger School Kidnapping

Armed men stormed St. Mary’s Catholic School in Papiri, Niger State, and kidnapped many pupils and staff. The sad attack occurred on November 21, 2025, when the kidnappers stormed the school with many motorbikes and vans. The school, which has both primary and secondary students, was invaded at night. Many young children were taken away, [...]

Conflicting Reports On Kaduna Church Kidnappings

Conflicting reports have emerged about an alleged mass kidnapping of worshippers from churches in Kaduna state, northern Nigeria. Some church leaders and community members said heavily armed bandits attacked several churches during Sunday services in the Kajuru area and abducted more than 160 people, though some reportedly escaped. They said the attackers targeted rural Christian [...]

Northern Nigeria Restarts Schooling Amid Risks

Schools in northern Nigeria are gradually reopening after being closed for months owing to the kidnapping of students, which is a sign of hope and fear at the same time. In November of last year, students were abducted in mass from schools, leading states to close schools in a bid to safeguard students. However, schools [...]

Rescue After Niger School Kidnapping

Armed men stormed St. Mary’s Catholic School in Papiri, Niger State, and kidnapped many pupils and staff. The attack occurred on November 21, 2025, when the kidnappers stormed the school with many motorbikes and vans. The school, which has both primary and secondary students, was invaded at night. Many young children were taken away, some [...]

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