53 killed, 73 kidnapped across Nigeria in August
At least 53 persons were killed in violent attacks and 73 kidnapped across Nigeria in August.
At least 353 persons were killed in violent attacks across Nigeria in June, media and police reports showed. About 60 other persons were kidnapped for ransom across the country that same month More police officers were killed when soldiers attacked police officers on covert duty in Taraba State. The soldiers freed Hamisu Wadume, an alleged notorious kidnapper, in the process.Overall, in August, Benue State had the highest number of reported killings with at least nine people killed. Taraba State followed with at least eight persons killed.
Two individuals lost their lives in Enugu while seven others were kidnapped in separate attacks. Two others were killed in Ondo and Edo states.
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