AFRICA/NIGERIA - Eight children kidnapped in attack on orphanage in Abuja area
Monday, 25 January 2021
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NIGERIA
2021-03-20
Abuja (Agenzia Fides) - At least eight children have been abducted from an orphanage in Naharati in the Federal Territory of the capital, Abuja. On Saturday 23 January, at around 01.00 local time, a large group of heavily armed men stormed the structure of Rachael's Orphanage Home, heading directly towards the orphans' dormitory. In addition to the children, at least three adults were abducted.
A police spokesperson reduced the number of those abducted by saying only six were taken away, while another was found. Police have started searches in the forest to ensure the release of the other hostages.