source: CKN Nigeria; Daily Trust (Nigeria)
actor1: Katsina Communal Militia (Nigeria)
actor2: Civilians (Nigeria)
location: Faskari
notes: On 13 October 2020, a Katsina communal militia abducted 26 girls from their residences in Garin Aja (Faskari LGA, Katsina), raping and beating several of them while held hostage. Victims were later released. Government sources report no ransom was paid to secure victims' release from captivity while community leaders claim a ransom was paid. sexually assaulted and held hostage [women targeted: girls]