The Digester

Over 300, including women and children, abducted in Borno state attack

Mar 8th 2026

Militant fighters stormed Ngoshe in northeastern Nigeria on Friday and abducted over 300 people; officials suspect Boko Haram after recent military strikes while separate attacks hit nearby communities and the military reported soldier casualties.

  • Local officials say militants seized more than 300 people in Ngoshe, Borno state, including numerous women and children.

Sources

lbc.co.uk