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Dawn raids in Niger state leave at least 32 dead after gunmen attack 3 communities
At least 32 farmers were killed and multiple buildings set ablaze during coordinated dawn raids by over 200 bandits in three villages, with kidnappings reported, police said.
- On Saturday, suspected gunmen killed at least 32 people in dawn raids across Tunga-Makeri, Konsoko, and Pissa in Borgu Local Government Area.
- Earlier this month, a mass attack in neighboring Kwara State killed 162 people, highlighting wider insecurity as Northern Nigeria faces a complex crisis involving Islamic militants and armed gangs who kidnap for ransom.
- Local witnesses reported that Konsoko suffered 26 deaths and that attackers burned several buildings, including a police outpost, while Tunga-Makeri lost six people in a pre-dawn strike and some were abducted.
- Authorities have launched investigations and search-and-rescue operations as assessments continue, with joint security teams mobilised to Konsoko amid sketchy details.
- Residents said the attackers numbered over 200 and operated for several hours after invading Tunga-Makeri via Shafachi District, while casualties in Pissa remain unascertained.
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A group of gunmen attacked three villages in Nigeria, leaving 30 dead and several villagers abducted. Homes and shops were also set on fire.
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Dawn raids in Niger state leave at least 32 dead after gunmen attack 3 communities
Gunmen killed at least 32 people in coordinated attacks on three communities in north-central Nigeria, according to police who said some villagers were abducted.
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