Reloaded News Desk
Residents of communities around New Bussa in Niger State say between 600 and nearly 700 people remain in captivity one month after gunmen attacked several communities in Borgu Local Government Area.
Residents staged a protest in New Bussa on Monday, demanding urgent action to secure the release of those still being held by the kidnappers.
The attack took place on August 21 and involved several communities in the area.
Residents told Reuters that hundreds of people, including women and children, were still missing or being held captive weeks after the attack.
The continuing captivity has increased pressure on security authorities and the Niger State Government to intensify efforts to locate the victims and secure their release.
The protest also reflects growing frustration among affected communities over the length of time the victims have remained in captivity.
The exact number of people still being held has not been independently established. The figures cited by residents are estimates from communities affected by the attacks.
The situation places renewed attention on the security challenges facing communities along Niger State’s border areas, where armed groups have carried out repeated attacks and abductions.
For families still waiting for relatives to return, one month after the attacks has turned the incident from a mass kidnapping into a continuing humanitarian crisis.
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