Nigeria's president orders manhunt after kidnappers upload victim video

The gunmen, reportedly dressed in military-style clothing, attacked the villages of Dekara, Gidan Zana, Sabon Gida and Masaka.Police spokesman Wasiu Abiodun told the BBC that more than 40 people were killed, but the exact number of deaths had not been confirmed.Looking at the footage released on social media, the local youth leader, who asked not to be named, said he recognised several individuals from his community."I was able to identify many people. There is an elderly man in the video who is like a grandfather to us," he said. "He lives in Gidan Zana village."He said families who had spotted relatives in the video were relieved to know they were still alive."At least they know where their loved ones are and hope they may be rescued, unlike those who still have no information about missing relatives," he added.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. Some survivors are receiving hospital treatment, including people with serious injuries.A local official also told the BBC that the attackers planted improvised explosive devices in parts of the affected communit...