Armed Gangs Kill Over 20 in Nigeria's Zamfara State
Summary
At least 20 people were killed in armed gang attacks in villages in Nigeria's northwestern Zamfara state amid an ongoing security crisis involving kidnappings and insurgency.
Key Points
- At least 20 people were killed in attacks by armed gangs in villages in Nigeria's Zamfara state.
- Armed gangs have intensified violence in northwest and central Nigeria, including kidnappings for ransom.
- Security forces killed at least three suspected attackers in Kwara state and rescued a kidnapped businessman.
- Students and teachers kidnapped from schools in Oyo state were rescued after 56 days, with several kidnappers arrested or killed.
