Summary
Gunmen on motorcycles attacked Tungan Dutse village in Zamfara State, northwest Nigeria, killing at least 50 people and abducting others. The attack, which took place overnight, involved setting fires and taking captives. Residents had warned security forces about suspicious activity before the attack, but no action was taken.
Key Facts
- Gunmen on motorcycles killed at least 50 people in Tungan Dutse, Zamfara State, Nigeria.
- The attackers abducted women and children during the assault.
- Residents reported seeing over 150 motorcycles with armed men before the attack and alerted security forces.
- The attack began late Thursday and continued into Friday morning.
- The region faces multiple security threats, including armed gangs and rebels.
- Nigeria has expanded security cooperation with the United States, involving training and intelligence sharing.
- 100 US soldiers have arrived in Nigeria to support local forces with expertise and equipment.
- The US recently conducted air strikes in Nigeria's Sokoto State as part of these efforts.
