Armed men kidnap 13 women in Nigeria’s latest abduction
A bride, 10 bridesmaids, a baby and two women were kidnapped during a night raid in Sokoto State.

A bride, 10 bridesmaids, a baby and two women were kidnapped during a night raid in Sokoto State.


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No group has yet claimed responsibility for this or a previous abduction, as authorities deploy rescue squads.
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