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Gunmen raided a village in Niger state, Nigeria, killing at least 30 people and abducting others, in a recurring cycle of violence in the region, with residents fearing further attacks and delays in security response.
Gunmen raided a village in Niger state, Nigeria, killing at least 30 people and abducting others, in a pattern of violence involving armed gangs using forest hideouts, with residents fearing for safety and security forces slow to respond.
At least 110 people have died in severe floods caused by heavy rains in Mokwa, Niger state, Nigeria, with over 50 houses washed away and ongoing rescue efforts. The flooding, the worst in 60 years for the community, has left many homeless and at risk, highlighting the recurring issue of seasonal flooding in Nigeria.
Suspected Boko Haram militants killed 10 people and kidnapped at least 160, including children, during a raid on Kuchi village in Niger state, Nigeria. The attackers, numbering around 300, stayed for several hours, cooking and making tea before leaving with the abductees. This is the fifth attack on Kuchi village, which has frequently suffered from kidnappings for ransom. Security forces have not yet initiated rescue operations, and no demands have been made by the kidnappers. Amnesty International criticized Nigerian authorities for failing to protect rural communities.
In a deadly raid on Kuchi village in Nigeria's central Niger state, suspected Boko Haram militants killed ten people and kidnapped at least 160 villagers, mostly women and children. The attackers looted homes and terrorized the community, highlighting the Nigerian authorities' failure to protect citizens, as noted by Amnesty International.
A Nigerian Air Force helicopter crashed in Niger state after coming under fire from armed bandits. The incident occurred near Chukuba village in the Shiroro local government area. The helicopter had been sent to evacuate victims of an attack that killed at least 10 soldiers in an ambush. An investigation is underway, and it is unclear how many people were on board. Armed banditry and security threats from groups like Boko Haram and the Islamic State of West Africa continue to pose significant challenges in Nigeria's northwest region.