Gunmen Kill Over 20 in Attacks on Nigerian Villages
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- 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.
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Armed gangs, known as "bandits," frequently raid villages in northwestern and central Nigeria, stealing livestock and kidnapping residents for ransom. These attacks are distinct from the jihadi insurgency led by Boko Haram in the northeast.
More than 20 people were killed after gunmen attacked several villages in Talata Mafara in Nigeria's northern Zamfara state on Wednesday.
Nasiru Lauwali, a local councilor representing the Sauna district, told AFP that 21 people had been killed.
Meanwhile, Sauna district secretary Alhaji Shehu Garba said 23 people had been killed across five villages.
Three others wounded by gunfire were transferred to a hospital in neighboring Sokoto state.
Local residents told SaharaReporters that the raid began at around 2 p.m. on Wednesday and went "unhindered" for around three hours. Some residents accused local security forces of not intervening.
The attackers also rustled a large number of livestock, according to the news outlet.
Armed gangs, known locally as "bandits," are a constant threat in northwestern and central Nigeria. They typically raid villages, steal livestock and kidnap residents for ransom.
The bandit raids are separate from the ongoing jihadi insurgency in the northeast of the country led by militant group Boko Haram.
Violence in Nigeria has been in the spotlight after US President Donald Trump made unfounded claims of Christians being persecuted in the West African country.
However, the bandits who raid villages are largely motivated by financial gain and typically do not espouse an ideology, while jihadi militants have attacked both Muslims and Christians indiscriminately.
Açık Sorular
- Why did local security forces not intervene during the three-hour raid?
- What is the exact number of casualties?
- What measures will be taken against the bandits?
