Archive · 1 Dec 2025
26 Kidnapped in Nigeria in Separate Raids
In Nigeria, 26 people were kidnapped in two separate raids.
In one incident, a pastor and 11 worshippers were taken from a church in Kogi State.
In another, a bride, 10 bridesmaids, a baby, the baby's mother, and another woman were kidnapped from a village in Sokoto State.
These kidnappings are part of a recent surge in mass abductions in Nigeria, which has been facing security threats from both jihadist factions and criminal gangs.
The government has declared a nationwide emergency, and former US president Donald Trump has threatened military action, claiming that Nigerian Christians are being persecuted.
The country has been dealing with long-brewing conflicts that have affected both Christians and Muslims.
26 people, including a pastor and a bride, were kidnapped in two separate raids in Nigeria.
In Kogi State, a pastor and 11 worshippers were taken from a church by a criminal gang.
In Sokoto State, a bride, 10 bridesmaids, a baby, the baby's mother, and another woman were kidnapped during an overnight raid.
Nigeria has seen a surge in mass kidnappings, with armed groups abducting hundreds of people for ransom.
The government has declared a nationwide emergency, and former US president Donald Trump has threatened military action.
- Who
- 26 people, including a pastor, a bride, and 11 worshippers
- What
- Kidnapped in two separate raids
- When
- Sunday and the day before
- Where
- Kogi State and Sokoto State, Nigeria
- Why
- For ransom and due to ongoing security threats
- Location
- Kogi State and Sokoto State, Nigeria
- Number of Kidnapped
- 26
- Date of Incidents
- Sunday and the day before
- Groups Involved
- Criminal gangs and bandits
- Government Response
- Nationwide emergency declared
- Previous Incident
- 13 people kidnapped in Chacho in October
- International Response
- Donald Trump threatened military action