Gunmen kill over 30 in village raid, abduct others in northern Nigeria
Summary
Gunmen attacked a village in northern Nigeria, killing over 30 people and abducting others. The incident happened in Niger state, where similar attacks by armed groups, often called "bandits," are frequent. The attackers targeted a local market, causing death and chaos.Key Facts
- Gunmen killed at least 30 villagers and kidnapped others in northern Nigeria's Niger state.
- The attack occurred at the Kasuwan Daji market in Demo village around 4:30 PM on a Saturday.
- The armed group burned market stalls and looted food items during the attack.
- The attackers arrived from a forest area, a common hiding place for such groups.
- Witnesses reported the gunmen used motorcycles and shot indiscriminately, affecting women and children.
- There was no security presence when the attack took place, leading to ongoing recovery of the victims.
- Niger state has experienced repeated violent attacks in recent months; it was also the site of a mass kidnapping in November, where over 300 schoolchildren were taken.
- President Trump threatened military action over the targeted attacks in Nigeria, though the Nigerian government disputes the religiously targeted nature.
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