### [2026-09-27](/feed/2026/09/27/index.md)

##### Kidnapping in Nigeria
#  It is reported that armed gangs have kidnapped at least 47 farmers in Niger State, Nigeria, yesterday and 40 women in Zamfara State on today. Separately, Abia State police announce on that they have discovered 28 human skulls and bones after raiding camps suspected to be owned by criminal gangs, with police speculating they may belong to kidnapped victims. 




### Sources:

1. [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/29/more-than-80-reported-abducted-in-nigeria-as-police-find-human-remains)

### Changes:

1.  It is reported that armed gangs have kidnapped at least 47 farmers in Niger State, Nigeria on 26 September and 40 women in Zamfara State, Nigeria on 27 September. Separately, Abia State police announce on 27 September that they have discovered 28 human skulls and bones after raiding camps suspected to be owned by criminal gangs; police say they may belong to kidnapped victims.  _2026-09-29 14:10:40 (First version)_
1.  It is reported that armed gangs have kidnapped at least 47 farmers in Niger State, Nigeria, yesterday and 40 women in Zamfara State on today. Separately, Abia State police announce on that they have discovered 28 human skulls and bones after raiding camps suspected to be owned by criminal gangs, with police speculating they may belong to kidnapped victims.  _(Current version)_

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