Gunmen raid village in Nigeria, killing at least 30 people and abducting others
ABC News••world
Key Points:
- At least 30 villagers were killed and several abducted in a gunmen attack on Kasuwan-Daji village in Niger state, northern Nigeria, with some sources reporting the death toll could exceed 40.
- The attackers raided the village on Saturday evening, setting fire to the local market and homes, and reportedly remained active in nearby communities for about a week prior to the assault.
- Residents have expressed fear and frustration over the delayed arrival of security forces, with bodies still unrecovered due to safety concerns.
- The attack is part of ongoing violence in the region, where armed gangs frequently target remote communities, often using nearby forest reserves as hideouts.
- This incident follows a similar event in November near the same area,
