Straits Times
Dozens kidnapped in northwest Nigeria after bandits invite them to talks
ABUJA, June 8 - Armed bandits in northwest Nigeria abducted dozens of villagers whom they invited to a meeting about potential peace negotiations, authorities and residents said on Monday, highlighting the region's worsening security.
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