Gunmen raid Nigerian orphanage, kidnap 23 children
Gunmen raided an unregistered orphanage in Kogi State, Nigeria, on Sunday, kidnapping 23 children and abducting the facility owner.Authorities confirmed that 15 children were rescued following a prompt and coordinated response by security agencies, while eight children remain missing.The orphanage was operating illegally in a remote, bushy area of Lokoja, the state capital, without the knowledge of relevant government authorities.Kogi State Information Commissioner Kingsley Fanwo emphasized the importance of orphanages and schools engaging with government agencies, especially given the current security challenges.No group has claimed responsibility for the attack.However, security sources noted the presence of an active Boko Haram cell... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Apr 2026 21:02 LONDON
