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Kidnapped sisters rescued in Nigeria
Nigerian police on Sunday said that five kidnapped sisters have been rescued after their abduction, and the death of another sister triggered a public outcry. The sisters were seized at the start of the year by armed men who burst into their home just 15 miles from Abuja city center, according to the family.
One of the victims, 21-year-old Nabeeha Al-Kadriyar, lost her life when the ransom deadline passed.
Federal Capital Territory (FCT) police and the army successfully rescued the remaining sisters on Saturday night in the Kajuru forest in Kaduna State, a neighboring area.
“The FCT Police has rescued the victims and reunited them with their families,” a police statement said.
The incident highlights the issue of kidnapping for ransom in Nigeria, where criminal groups target various locations, including highways, residences, and even schools, causing widespread concern.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu condemned the “recent spate of kidnappings and bandit attacks.” Since assuming office in May of the previous year, Tinubu has made addressing insecurity a major commitment.
(Story compiled with assistance from AFP)
By Halligan Agade, CGTN
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