Bombs blocking rescue of 19 abducted youths, Nigerian police say

Nigerian police say bombs are hampering a rescue, while the father of one of 19 abducted youths says worry has kept him from eating for three days.

The Chestnut Post Staff · October 5, 2026 at 9:45 AM EDT

Nigerian police say bombs are preventing efforts to rescue a group of 19 young people who were abducted, according to BBC News.

The father of one of those kidnapped told the BBC he had gone without food for three days because he was so worried.

Originally reported by BBC News. Read the full story at BBC News

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