Violence Escalates in Nigeria: Gunmen Abduct Children and Attack Football Gathering

Ahmed Hassan, International Editor
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A wave of violence has swept across Nigeria, with gunmen abducting 23 children and an adult from an orphanage in Lokoja, Kogi state, over the weekend. In a separate incident, at least 29 individuals lost their lives during an assault on youths attending a football match in Adamawa state, underscoring the deteriorating security situation in the country.

Abduction of Children in Kogi State

In a harrowing incident, armed assailants stormed an unregistered orphanage and school in Lokoja, taking 23 children and the

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Ahmed Hassan is an award-winning international journalist with over 15 years of experience covering global affairs, conflict zones, and diplomatic developments. Before joining The Update Desk as International Editor, he reported from more than 40 countries for major news organizations including Reuters and Al Jazeera. He holds a Master's degree in International Relations from the London School of Economics.
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