Published 2 years ago

Women, children drown fleeing attack in Nigeria’s north

Summary by Ground News

Several women and children drowned while trying to escape an armed attack in Nigeria’s troubled northern region, residents and a government official said Thursday. The victims died when their boats capsized while fleeing an hours-long assault by unidentified gunmen Wednesday night on the Birnin Waje community in Zamfara state, said Ibrahim Zauma, a resident. “The situation is dire because most of the people have run away from their homes. The dead bodies recovered so far is 13,” Zauma said.

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