abduction
Example Sentences
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The spate of abductions has renewed concerns about the vulnerability of rural communities.
From BBC
The report suggested that deals struck by neighbouring states in the hopes of getting the bandits to agree to stop their activities may be partly responsible for an uptick in abductions in November.
From Barron's
These abductions have been claimed by bandits rather than jihadists.
From Barron's
Even for Nigeria, Africa’s most populous nation, the St. Mary’s abduction was large.
Schools in at least nine of Nigeria's 36 states are either fully or partially closed for fear of further abductions.
From Barron's
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