Over 80 people taken hostage in Nigeria

An unknown armed group in Nigeria took more than 80 people hostage, Report informs referring to foreign media.

The incident took place in Kwara, the attackers looted and burned houses. Then they seized and took away to the forest more than 80 people, including children and pregnant women.

Eyewitnesses reported that nomadic Fula pastoralists attacked the village, burning shops and food warehouses. They regularly clash with other locals over access to water and the right to use land.

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