Motorbike raids on villages kill at least 30 in Nigeria
Summary
Armed men on motorcycles killed at least 30 people in attacks on three villages in north-western Nigeria. The attackers also burned homes, abducted people, and targeted a police station. These attacks are part of ongoing violence by armed groups known as bandits in the region.Key Facts
- Armed men on motorcycles attacked three villages in north-western Nigeria, killing at least 30 people.
- The assailants shot victims, burned homes, and kidnapped people.
- The attacks took place in Niger state, close to where over 100 people were killed earlier this month in a similar attack.
- Bandit attacks and kidnappings in Nigeria have been increasing, especially in the western and central regions.
- In the village of Tunga-Makeri, six people were killed, and several houses were set on fire.
- Witnesses reported that almost all homes in the village of Konkoso were burned, and four women were kidnapped.
- The attackers set a police station on fire in the village of Pissa and killed one person there.
- Reports vary on the death toll, with Reuters stating about 32 killed and AFP reporting at least 46 dead.
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