On August 21, armed men raided a mosque in Dekara village in Niger State during Friday prayers, capturing hundreds of people including women, children, and the elderly. Days later, a video surfaced online showing captives seated in a wooded area, with their captors asking families to identify the individuals. This incident highlights the growing issue of kidnappings in Nigeria, which has become a lucrative business, exploiting the vulnerability of communities.

Communities are responding with resilience, organizing to protect their families and demand government action against these kidnappings. Originally reported by AllAfrica