Armed men kill 20 and abduct others in northwestern Nigeria villages

Attacks on 2 villages in northern Nigeria leave at least 20 people dead, residents say

ABUJA, Nigeria — Gunmen attacked two villages in the north-central region of Nigeria, killing at least 20 people, residents said Wednesday. The attacks occurred in the early hours of Tuesday in Bagna and Erena, located in the Shiroro area of Niger state. Shiroro is about 250 kilometers (155 miles) or a four-hour drive from the capital, Abuja. “They came on motorbikes and began shooting. It was a surprise attack, because it was in the early hours…

Nigeria: At least 20 killed in attack, residents say

Authorities in Nigeria's restive north put the death toll at three, but residents and humanitarians point to a higher toll. The attack occurred in an area where kidnapping gangs and Islamist militants are active.

Gunmen kill at least 20 in two Nigerian village attacks

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At least 20 people killed in attacks on 2 villages in Nigeria’s north-central region

Gunmen have attacked two communities in Nigeria's north-central region, killing at least 20 people, according to residents.

Armed men kill 20 and abduct others in Nigerian villages

Armed men in Nigeria killed at least 20 people and abducted an unknown number after attacking villages in northwestern Niger state, police and residents said late on Tuesday, the latest violence plaguing the north of the country.

Armed men kill 20 and abduct others in northwestern Nigeria villages

Armed men in Nigeria killed at least 20 people, including ​security guards, and abducted an unknown number ‌after attacking villages in northwestern Niger state, police and residents said late on Tuesday, the ​latest violence plaguing the north of ​the country.