Nigeria's president orders manhunt after kidnappers upload victim video
A local blogger familiar with the area told the BBC that many residents had fled their homes, seeking refuge in neighbouring states or across the border in Benin.
A local official also told the BBC that the attackers planted improvised explosive devices in parts of the affected communities as they led abductees into the forest.
Local officials have also raised concerns about the growing presence of jihadist groups operating in parts of north-western Nigeria and along the border region, saying some fighters have recently entered communities and imposed religious restrictions on residents.
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