https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/scores-of-people-kidnapped-from-a-mosque-as-armed-groups-attacked-multiple-villages-in-nigeriaContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/scores-of-people-kidnapped-from-a-mosque-as-armed-groups-attacked-multiple-villages-in-nigeriahttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/scores-of-people-kidnapped-from-a-mosque-as-armed-groups-attacked-multiple-villages-in-nigeria#u47946Tue, 25 Aug 2026 06:02:36 +0000Armed groups attacked multiple villages in Nigeria, abducting scores of people. Several reports indicate the kidnappings occurred during Friday prayers at a mosque. Nigerian police confirmed that dozens were taken during these raids. While some reports identify the attackers as jihadis, others describe them generally as armed men. The exact number of captives remains unspecified beyond descriptions of dozens and scores.Why it mattersViolence involving armed groups and kidnappings is a recurring security challenge in Nigeria. Attacks on religious gatherings often signal targeted instability in