https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/video-appears-to-show-600-people-abducted-in-nigeria-mosque-attack-residents-sayContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/video-appears-to-show-600-people-abducted-in-nigeria-mosque-attack-residents-sayhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/video-appears-to-show-600-people-abducted-in-nigeria-mosque-attack-residents-say#u53681Tue, 01 Sep 2026 08:02:52 +0000President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ordered military and security agencies to launch a rescue operation and manhunt after a video emerged showing hundreds of captives in a forested area. Residents report approximately 600 people were abducted during an attack on a mosque. The operation occurs as the government attempts to curb a kidnapping trend in northern Nigeria ahead of January elections. This incident follows reports that kidnappers have extracted millions of dollars in ransoms from civilians over the last year.Why it mattersKidnapping has become a systemic issue in Nigeria, impacting public trus https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/video-appears-to-show-600-people-abducted-in-nigeria-mosque-attack-residents-sayhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/video-appears-to-show-600-people-abducted-in-nigeria-mosque-attack-residents-say#u48815Wed, 26 Aug 2026 06:06:11 +0000President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ordered the military and security agencies on Tuesday to launch an immediate rescue operation and manhunt following a mass kidnapping. The order follows the release of a video showing hundreds of captives held by armed men in a forested area. Residents and reports indicate approximately 600 people were abducted during an attack on a mosque. The Nigerian government is now mobilizing to recover the victims as the footage exposes significant security failings.Why it mattersMass abductions are a recurring security challenge in Nigeria. This specific attack on a religiou