More than 1,000 kidnapped Nigerians are still missing after separate attacks across several states, deepening fears among families and communities.
The victims were taken during raids in Kwara, Borno, Niger, Kaduna and Zamfara States in the first months of 2026. Since then, many relatives said they have received no phone calls, no demands and no clear information.
Families said the silence from abductors has become more painful than ransom requests.
Many relatives explained that ransom calls at least offer hope that victims are alive. However, complete silence leaves families trapped in fear and uncertainty.
In Kwara State, residents of Woro community are still searching for answers after a mass abduction earlier this year.
Locals said many women and children were among those taken. They added that concern is rising because some victims may need food, medicine and urgent care.
Another affected community in the state is also facing trauma after church members were kidnapped during a separate attack.
Community leaders urged security agencies to increase patrols and improve rescue operations in vulnerable areas.
In Borno State, hundreds of residents taken during an assault on Ngoshe community remain unaccounted for.
Some women reportedly returned in recent weeks. However, many others, including children, are still missing.
Relatives said the return of a few victims has not eased fears because many households still have no news.
In Niger State, the crisis has continued for months.
Residents said some kidnapped Nigerians may have remained in captivity for a long time after repeated attacks in several communities.
Families claimed they sold belongings and raised money in efforts to secure freedom for loved ones.
Despite those sacrifices, many victims have not returned.
Southern Kaduna communities are also dealing with pain after multiple kidnappings this year.
Relatives said abductors once made quick contact after attacks. Now, many families wait for weeks without hearing anything.
That shift has increased anxiety across affected villages.
Zamfara State has also recorded fresh mass abductions in several rural communities.
Residents said many kidnapped Nigerians from the state are still being held despite rescue efforts and negotiations.
Beyond the missing victims, community leaders said the social damage is severe.
Children are leaving school, women are carrying family burdens alone and many households are sinking into debt.
Security experts said rescue operations become harder when abductors refuse to communicate because investigators lose useful leads.
Families across the affected states have appealed to the Federal Government and security agencies for urgent intervention.
They want stronger security presence, faster rescue missions and lasting protection for vulnerable communities.
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