Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has ordered a search for armed kidnappers following attacks on four villages in Niger State. Residents say several mosques were targeted during Friday prayers. An armed group behind the attacks claims at least 500 people are being held hostage, while video verified by Al Jazeera appears to show some of the captives. Authorities are searching for those responsible as concerns grow over mass kidnappings. Al Jazeera's Nicolas Haque reports. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile #Nigeria #NigerState #Kidnapping #NigeriaKidnappings #BolaTinubu #NigerianSecurity #Hostages #NigeriaCrisis #Africa #AlJazeeraEnglish