‘Nigerian armed forces free 76 hostages after air raid’

In the north of the country, the Nigerian armed forces liberated 76 hostages who were abducted by a criminal gang. The authorities report this. During the promotion, the stronghold of the gang (in Kankara in the state of Katsina) was attacked from the air.

At least one child among the hostages were killed in the rescue operation. It is unclear whether there are other victims, both among the hostages and among the members of the gang.

The attack is related to a manhunt on a gang leader who is associated with an attack on a mosque last week. At least 27 people were killed. Whether the gang leader has been arrested or killed is not clear.

Breakthrough

In northwestern Nigeria terrorized armed gangs have been the locals for years. They kidnap people especially for ransom. They see kidnapping as a quick way to earn money in a country where it