on January 18, 2026. The police initially denied the incident but later confirmed the abduction, stating that efforts were underway to rescue the victims. The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) reported that 172 people were initially taken, with nine escaping, leaving 163 still in captivity ¹ ² ³.
The attack has sparked widespread condemnation, with former presidential candidate Peter Obi calling for urgent action to address Nigeria's security challenges. The police have deployed additional operational and intelligence assets to the area to rescue the victims ⁴ ⁵.
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