Remains of dozens found as abductions surge in northern Nigeria

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 29 Sept, 08:01 · Archive

Police have recovered remains of at least 28 people suspected to be kidnap victims in Nigerian forests.

Police in northern Nigeria have recovered remains of at least 28 people suspected to be kidnap victims. The BBC reports investigations are ongoing to establish their identities. Al Jazeera reports more than 80 people, including farmers and women, have been reported abducted in Niger and Zamfara states, with remains found at suspected gang camps.

How it is being reported

• More than 80 reported abducted in Nigeria as police find human remainsAl Jazeera · 29 Sept, 06:17
• Remains of dozens of suspected kidnap victims found in Nigerian forestsBBC World · 28 Sept, 17:25

In this story: Nigeria · Niger · Zamfara · BBC World · Al Jazeera

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