Over 20 people were killed and three wounded after gunmen, locally known as "bandits," attacked several villages in Talata Mafara, Zamfara state, Nigeria. The raid lasted about three hours, with residents accusing security forces of non-intervention, and livestock was rustled.
Armed gang members attacked villages in Nigeria's Zamfara State, killing at least 20 people, according to AFP. The incident is part of increasing violence in northwest and central Nigeria, where bandits steal livestock and kidnap residents for ransom, with over $1.6M earned in ransom in 2024.
Colombia's presidential election is heavily influenced by the escalating internal conflict, with candidates offering starkly different approaches to tackling violence. Issues of insecurity, extortion, and displacement are paramount for voters.
