1,100 persons abducted in Northern Nigeria in three months - Amnesty International

Amnesty International Nigeria has urged President Bola Tinubu to urgently address the wave of abductions in Northern Nigeria, revealing that at least 1,100 people were kidnapped between January and April 2026. Rural communities and internally displaced persons are the most vulnerable targets of armed groups. The organization documented several incidents, including the abduction of 176 people in Woro and over 400 in Ngoshe, highlighting the devastating impact on education and family life.