Mahuta kidnapping

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In Dec 2020, over 80 children from the Madrasa of Hizburrahim Islamiyya were kidnapped [lower-alpha 1] in Katsina, Nigeria. [1] [2] [3] They were rescued by pro-government vigilantes after a siege and subsequent gun battle with the kidnappers. [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9]

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In addition to the 80 children rescued, an additional 33 children who had been kidnapped earlier were freed by vigilantes. [10] [4]

Responsibility

Boko Haram claimed to be behind the abductions, but critics said the organization was not telling the truth. Local politicians instead laid blame on bandits, and were agreed with by experts. [8] [7]

Notes

  1. The children had finished attending a religious ceremony and were returning to their homes when they were abducted.

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References

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