Gunmen have killed 24 villagers in latest attack in Nigeria’s hard-hit north
- Gunmen killed at least 24 villagers in a remote part of north-central Nigeria, raising concerns about the country's ongoing security challenges.
- The attack took place in Akpuuna village, Benue state, and was carried out by a militia gang, according to the police.
- The governor of Benue state condemned the attack and directed security agents to find the suspects, highlighting the need for better security measures in the region.
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Gunmen Have Killed 24 Villagers in Latest Attack in Nigeria's Hard-Hit North
Gunmen killed 24 villagers in a remote part of north-central Nigeria, authorities said on Sunday, raising further concerns about the West African nation's ongoing security challenges. The gunmen arrived at the Akpuuna village in Benue state's Ukum district on Saturday, shooting dead the villagers before escaping the area, according to Tersoo Kula, the spokesman for Benue state's governor. Police blamed the attack on a "militia gang," a common …
Gunmen kill 24 villagers in latest attack in Nigeria's hard-hit north
Gunmen killed 24 villagers in a remote part of north-central Nigeria, authorities said on Sunday, raising further concerns about the West African nation’s ongoing security challenges. The gunmen arrived at the Akpuuna village in Benue state’s Ukum district on Saturday, shooting dead the villagers before escaping the area, according to…
Gunmen have killed 24 villagers in latest attack in Nigeria's hard-hit north
By CHINEDU ASADU Associated Press ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Authorities in Nigeria say gunmen opened fire on a remote village in the country’s northcentral region, killing at least 24 villagers. No arrests have been made in the attack in Benue state’s Akpuuna village which the police say was carried out by a militia gang. In
Gunmen have killed 24 villagers in latest attack in Nigeria's hard-hit north
Gunmen have killed 24 villagers in latest attack in Nigeria's hard-hit north Gunmen killed 24 villagers in a remote part of north-central Nigeria, authorities said on Sunday, raising further concerns about the West African nation's ongoing security challenges.The gunmen arrived at the Akpuuna village in Benue state's Ukum district on Saturday, shooting dead the villagers before escaping the area, according to Tersoo Kula, the spokesman for Benu…
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