# Kidnappers attacked Nigerian village to warn against military bases

https://mins.news/en/video/33133

- Reuters, 2026-08-26 13:11 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prAFtTxOD1w

> Nigerian President Bola Tinubu ordered an immediate rescue operation after gunmen attacked a mosque and abducted scores of people. Analyst Kabir Adamu said the assault may have been prompted by the community’s request for military protection.

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