Gunmen abduct 28 Muslim travellers in central Nigeria

Gunmen have kidnapped 28 Muslim travellers in central Nigeria while en route to an Islamic event. This incident follows the recent release of 130 schoolchildren and teachers abducted from a Catholic school in Niger state. Police have initiated a rescue operation, but no information on the kidnappers has been disclosed. Kidnappings for ransom by criminal gangs, known as bandits, have become widespread in Nigeria, posing a significant security challenge in various regions.