Gunmen attack mosque in Nigeria’s troubled north, killing 16
3 years, 1 month ago

Gunmen attack mosque in Nigeria’s troubled north, killing 16

Associated Press  

LAGOS, Nigeria — Gunmen attacked a rural village in northern Nigeria, killing 16 worshippers at a mosque and kidnapping others, said a local official. The assault on Ba’are village in the Mashegu area of Niger state lasted for hours on Thursday, local government chairman Alhassan Isah Mazakuka said. The attack is the latest in the escalating violence in northwestern and northcentral Nigeria where armed groups have been targeting remote communities, killing and abducting residents for ransoms. So far the lawless groups — which a Nigerian governor recently said numbered more than 150 — do not have names or known leaders, but they were recently declared terrorist organizations by a court.

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6 soldiers and 34 extremist rebels die in a clash in northeastern Nigeria, military says
2 days, 21 hours ago

6 soldiers and 34 extremist rebels die in a clash in northeastern Nigeria, military says

Associated Press  

ABUJA, Nigeria — At least six soldiers and 34 Islamic extremists died in a clash in Nigeria’s northeastern Borno state, the military said Wednesday. The rebels, riding on motorcycles and gun trucks, launched a surprise attack on the troops, who resisted and engaged them in a gun battle, Nigerian military spokesperson Edward Buba said in a statement. Borno has been …

Airstrike on insurgents mistakenly killed 10 civilians, Nigerian military says
2 weeks ago

Airstrike on insurgents mistakenly killed 10 civilians, Nigerian military says

Associated Press  

DAKAR, Senegal — An airstrike targeting an armed group in northwestern Nigeria mistakenly killed at least 10 civilians, the West African nation’s military said Friday. The villagers were killed on Christmas Day when the air force targeted a logistics base of the Lakurawa insurgent group in the Silame area of Sokoto state, Edward Buba, Nigerian defense spokesperson, told journalists at …

Nigeria: At least 10 killed after military jet targeting bandits bomb civilians
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Nigeria: At least 10 killed after military jet targeting bandits bomb civilians

CNN  

Reuters — At least 10 people were killed and several wounded when a Nigerian military fighter jet pursuing bandits in two villages mistakenly bombed civilians in the northwestern state of Sokoto on Wednesday, the state governor Ahmed Aliyu said. “The military jets were on their mission to eliminate criminal armed groups terrorizing the state, and mistakenly bombed innocent people of …

Gunmen kidnap at least 50 people in northwestern Nigeria
1 month ago

Gunmen kidnap at least 50 people in northwestern Nigeria

Associated Press  

ABUJA, Nigeria — Armed men kidnapped dozens of people in northwestern Nigeria, residents and the police told The Associated Press on Tuesday, in the latest mass abduction in the region. The gunmen abducted at least 50 people, including several women and children, in the Maradun area of the state of Zamfara over the weekend, residents said. Kidnappings have become common …

At least 7 members of Nigerian security force missing after insurgents ambush convoy
1 month, 3 weeks ago

At least 7 members of Nigerian security force missing after insurgents ambush convoy

Associated Press  

ABUJA, Nigeria — At least seven members of a Nigerian government protection agency are missing after their convoy was attacked by Boko Haram insurgents in north-central Nigeria, authorities said. A team of 80 security operatives tasked with protecting the power network were ambushed Monday in Shiroro, Niger state, by about 200 Boko Haram fighters during a patrol mission, Babawale Afolabi, …

Armed men kill at least 13 farmers in Nigeria’s conflict-hit region, official says
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Armed men kill at least 13 farmers in Nigeria’s conflict-hit region, official says

Associated Press  

ABUJA, Nigeria — Armed men killed at least 13 farmers during an attack in north-central Nigeria, a local official said Thursday. Akilu Isyaku, a local government official, told the local radio station Crystal FM that herders and kidnappers are suspected in the attack. Armed groups take advantage of a limited security presence to take people during attacks on villages and …

Rights group says security forces have killed 9 as Nigeria protests over hardship enter a second day
5 months, 1 week ago

Rights group says security forces have killed 9 as Nigeria protests over hardship enter a second day

Associated Press  

ABUJA, Nigeria — Nigerian security forces clashed with protesters during mass demonstrations over the country’s economic crisis, leaving at least nine people dead, a rights group said Friday. The military will also intervene if the looting and destruction of public properties witnessed on Thursday continued, Nigeria’s defense chief Gen. Christopher Musa said. Egbetokun, the police chief, said officers “aimed at …

Rights group says security forces have killed 9 as Nigerians protest over hunger, hardship
5 months, 1 week ago

Rights group says security forces have killed 9 as Nigerians protest over hunger, hardship

LA Times  

People protest against hunger and economic hardships on the street in Lagos, Nigeria, on Friday. At least nine people were killed by Nigerian security forces as protesters clashed with police during the mass demonstrations over the country’s economic crisis, a rights group said Friday, while authorities said a police officer was killed and several others injured. Egbetokun, the police chief, …

Police fire gunshots and tear gas to quell mass protests over Nigeria’s economy. At least 2 killed
5 months, 1 week ago

Police fire gunshots and tear gas to quell mass protests over Nigeria’s economy. At least 2 killed

Associated Press  

ABUJA, Nigeria — Security forces fired gunshots and tear gas to quell mass protests across Nigeria on Thursday as thousands, mostly young people, poured onto the streets to rally against the country’s worst cost-of-living crisis in a generation. Some carried banners reading, “This hunger is too much.” “People are fed up and angry because we deserve better,” said Jude Sochima, …

Suicide bombers kill at least 18 in Nigeria, authorities say
6 months, 1 week ago

Suicide bombers kill at least 18 in Nigeria, authorities say

LA Times  

Female suicide bombers targeted a wedding, a funeral and a hospital in coordinated attacks in northern Nigeria that killed at least 18 people, local authorities said Sunday. The first suicide bomber detonated an explosive device during a marriage celebration in the northeastern town of Gwoza at about 3 p.m., Barkindo Saidu, director-general of Borno State Emergency Management Agency, told reporters. …

Jihadis from Africa’s Sahel have crossed into Nigeria’s north, a new report says
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Jihadis from Africa’s Sahel have crossed into Nigeria’s north, a new report says

LA Times  

Jihadi fighters who had long operated in Africa’s volatile Sahel region have settled in northwestern Nigeria after crossing from neighboring Benin, according to a new report, the latest trend in the militants’ movements to wealthier West African coastal nations. The extremists believed to be linked to al Qaeda have in the last year crossed over from Benin’s hard-hit northern region …

Jihadi fighters have settled in Nigerian national park popular with tourists, report claims
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Jihadi fighters have settled in Nigerian national park popular with tourists, report claims

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Violent Jihadi fighters who had …

300 Bike-Borne Men Kidnap 150, Kill 8 In Nigeria In Latest Mass Abduction Case
7 months, 2 weeks ago

300 Bike-Borne Men Kidnap 150, Kill 8 In Nigeria In Latest Mass Abduction Case

News 18  

Gunmen attacked a remote village in central Nigeria, killing eight people and kidnapped about 150 more in the country’s latest mass abduction, officials told AFP on Monday. Attackers on motorbikes stormed Kuchi village in Niger state on Friday night, where they killed eight people and “abducted about 150 villagers,” local government chairman Aminu Najume said. Rights group Amnesty International condemned …

Massacre In Nigerian Village: Bandits Kill At Least 40, Wound Many Others
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Massacre In Nigerian Village: Bandits Kill At Least 40, Wound Many Others

News 18  

At least 40 people were killed and many others wounded in an attack by gunmen on Zurak village in Nigeria’s north-central Plateau state, where clashes between herders and farmers are rife, the police and residents said on Tuesday. Plateau police spokesperson Alfred Alabo said armed men, often referred to locally as bandits, fleeing an “aggressive onslaught” by security agents in …

Nigeria mosque blast: Several killed after man attacked Muslim religious site with a locally made explosive
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Nigeria mosque blast: Several killed after man attacked Muslim religious site with a locally made explosive

India TV News  

At least eight worshippers were killed and 24 others injured early Wednesday morning after a man attacked a mosque with a locally made explosive in northern Nigeria's Kano state, resulting in a fire outbreak. The suspect, a 38-year-old local resident, confessed that he attacked the mosque in Kano's remote Gadan village “purely in hostility following prolonged family disagreement,” police spokesman …

At least 200 people, mostly women and children, abducted by extremists in northeastern Nigeria
10 months ago

At least 200 people, mostly women and children, abducted by extremists in northeastern Nigeria

Associated Press  

ABUJA, Nigeria — Islamic extremists have abducted at least 200 people who were out searching for firewood, mostly women and children displaced by violence in northeastern Nigeria, the United Nations office in the country said. The victims of the latest attack had left several displacement camps in Borno state’s Gamboru Ngala council area when they were ambushed near the border …

Nigeria: At least 200 people, mostly women and children, abducted by Islamic extremists
10 months ago

Nigeria: At least 200 people, mostly women and children, abducted by Islamic extremists

India TV News  

Abuja : At least 200 people, mostly women and children displaced by violence in northeastern Nigeria, were abducted by Islamic extremists while they were searching for firewood near the border with Chad, the United Nations office in Nigeria said late Wednesday. The victims had left several displacement camps to look for firewood in Borno state's Gamboru Ngala council area when …

Gunmen abduct 287 students in Nigeria’s northwest, headteacher says
10 months ago

Gunmen abduct 287 students in Nigeria’s northwest, headteacher says

LA Times  

People gather in Chikun, Nigeria, near an area where gunmen kidnapped scores of schoolchildren on Thursday. Gunmen attacked a school in Nigeria’s northwest region Thursday and abducted at least 287 students, the headteacher told authorities, marking the second mass abduction in the West African nation in less than a week. Abductions of students from schools in northern Nigeria are common …

Attacks on mosque, church kill dozens in Burkina Faso
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Attacks on mosque, church kill dozens in Burkina Faso

The Hindu  

An attack on a mosque in eastern Burkina Faso has killed dozens of Muslims on the same day as another deadly attack on Catholics attending mass, local and security sources said on February 26. "Armed individuals attacked a mosque in Natiaboani on Sunday around 5:00 a.m., resulting in several dozen being killed," a security source said. On the same day …

Dozens dead after mosque attack in southern Burkina Faso, sources say
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Dozens dead after mosque attack in southern Burkina Faso, sources say

Al Jazeera  

Places of worship and religious leaders across Burkina Faso have been targeted in attacks blamed on rebels. An attack on a mosque in eastern Burkina Faso killed dozens of Muslims on the same day as another deadly attack on Catholics attending mass, local and security sources have told the AFP news agency. “Armed individuals attacked a mosque in Natiaboani on …

At least 15 Catholic worshippers were killed in an attack during a service in northern Burkina Faso
10 months, 2 weeks ago

At least 15 Catholic worshippers were killed in an attack during a service in northern Burkina Faso

Associated Press  

ABUJA, Nigeria — At least 15 Catholic worshippers were killed in a Burkina Faso village on Sunday when gunmen attacked a community as they gathered for prayers in the country’s conflict-hit northern region, church officials said. The violence in the village of Essakane was a “terrorist attack” that left 12 of the Catholic faithful dead at the scene, while three …

At least 140 villagers killed by suspected herders in weekend attacks in north-central Nigeria
1 year ago

At least 140 villagers killed by suspected herders in weekend attacks in north-central Nigeria

Associated Press  

ABUJA, Nigeria — Gunmen attacked remote villages over the weekend in north-central Nigeria’s Plateau state, killing at least 140 people, officials and survivors said Tuesday, the latest case this year of such mass killings blamed on the farmer-herder crisis in the West African nation. “It has been a very terrifying Christmas for us here in Plateau.” Amnesty International’s Nigeria office …

A Nigerian military attack mistakenly bombed a religious gathering and killed civilians
1 year, 1 month ago

A Nigerian military attack mistakenly bombed a religious gathering and killed civilians

Associated Press  

ABUJA, Nigeria — A Nigerian military attack that used drones to target rebels instead killed an unspecified number of civilians gathered for a religious celebration, authorities said Monday. The attack on Sunday night in Tudun Biri village of Kaduna state’s Igabi council area took place as Muslims gathered there to observe the holiday celebrating the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad, …

Extremists kill 37 villagers in latest attack in Nigeria’s hard-hit northeast
1 year, 2 months ago

Extremists kill 37 villagers in latest attack in Nigeria’s hard-hit northeast

Associated Press  

MAIDUGURI, Nigeria — Extremists in northeastern Nigeria killed at least 37 villagers in two different attacks, residents said Wednesday, highlighting once again how deadly islamic extremist rebels have remained in their 14-year insurgency in the hard-hit region. The extremists targeted villagers in Yobe state’s Geidam district on Monday and Tuesday in the first attack in the state in more than …

Niger’s junta says jihadis kill 29 soldiers as attacks ramp up
1 year, 3 months ago

Niger’s junta says jihadis kill 29 soldiers as attacks ramp up

Associated Press  

ABUJA, Nigeria — At least 29 Nigerien soldiers have been killed by jihadis near the country’s border with Mali, Niger’s junta said, as they struggle to end a spate of attacks. More than 100 extremists used homemade explosives to target the West African nation’s security forces who were deployed at the border area on a clearance operation, Niger Defense Minister …

Nigeria: Nine killed in an attack on a mosque in Kaduna state
1 year, 4 months ago

Nigeria: Nine killed in an attack on a mosque in Kaduna state

Op India  

On Friday, September 1, 2023, an attack by suspected terrorists in the Saya-Saya locality within Nigeria’s Kaduna State’s Ikara Local Government resulted in the tragic deaths of at least nine worshippers. The Kaduna State government, the local government councils and other stakeholders are on top of the situation to prevent the recurrence of the ugly incident.” According to a witness …

A mosque in northwestern Nigeria collapses during prayers, killing 7 worshippers
1 year, 4 months ago

A mosque in northwestern Nigeria collapses during prayers, killing 7 worshippers

Associated Press  

ABUJA, Nigeria — A part of a mosque collapsed while hundreds of people were inside for prayers Friday, and seven worshippers were killed, authorities said in northwestern Nigeria’s Kaduna state. “Twenty-three persons were affected and evacuated to the hospital by our fire servicemen,” the state Emergency Management Agency said. Uba Sani ordered an immediate investigation into the disaster and promised …

Islamic extremists kill 8 farmers and abduct 10 in latest attack in northeastern Nigeria
1 year, 6 months ago

Islamic extremists kill 8 farmers and abduct 10 in latest attack in northeastern Nigeria

Associated Press  

MAIDUGURI, Nigeria — Islamic extremists killed eight farmers and abducted 10 in an attack in northeastern Nigeria, officials said Friday — the latest in a volatile region that is a key part of the country’s breadbasket and where militants have threatened food supplies. “I’ve told the people to be resilient, and they should be security-conscious and avoid remote locations.” Islamic …

In Nigeria’s hard-hit north, families seek justice as armed groups seek control
1 year, 7 months ago

In Nigeria’s hard-hit north, families seek justice as armed groups seek control

Associated Press  

Associated Press — Christian Jonathan’s mother was holding the 9-month-old boy in her arms when she was shot dead during an attack on their village in northwestern Nigeria. “They left him on the ground beside his mother’s body,” said Joshua Jonathan, Christian’s father. The growing security crisis presents a huge challenge for Nigeria’s incoming president, Bola Tinubu, who rose to …

In Nigeria’s hard-hit north, families seek justice as armed groups seek control
1 year, 7 months ago

In Nigeria’s hard-hit north, families seek justice as armed groups seek control

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “They left him on the …

At least 80 people were killed in an attack in northern Nigeria. Police arrested 7 suspects
1 year, 7 months ago

At least 80 people were killed in an attack in northern Nigeria. Police arrested 7 suspects

Associated Press  

ABUJA, Nigeria — The death toll from an attack by dozens of gunmen in north central Nigeria’s Plateau state has reached 80, local authorities said Thursday, with survivors still searching for bodies days after the incident. Residents also said security forces only arrived a day after the attack began, echoing criticisms from analysts that security forces are sometimes slow to …

Police: Extremists kill 25 fishermen in northeast Nigeria
1 year, 10 months ago

Police: Extremists kill 25 fishermen in northeast Nigeria

Associated Press  

MAIDUGURI, Nigeria — Islamic extremists killed at least 25 fishermen during an attack in northeastern Nigeria’s Borno state, the police told The Associated Press on Thursday, The rebels attacked the fishermen in the remote Mukdolo village of Borno where the years-long extremist violence is concentrated, said the local police chief Abdu Umar. Unfortunately, this time, Boko Haram surrounded the place …

UN: Nigerians hit by extremist violence need $1.3 billion
1 year, 10 months ago

UN: Nigerians hit by extremist violence need $1.3 billion

Associated Press  

ABUJA, Nigeria — At least 6 million Nigerians affected by the extremist insurgency in northeastern Nigeria need $1.3 billion in aid this year, according to the U.N. office in Nigeria. The 2023 U.N. humanitarian response plan launched on Thursday noted the need for “critical life-saving assistance” as a result of more than 12 years of extremist violence that has killed …

Burkina Faso gunmen kill 15 Nigerian pilgrims bound for Senegal
1 year, 11 months ago

Burkina Faso gunmen kill 15 Nigerian pilgrims bound for Senegal

Al Jazeera  

The Muslim pilgrims were travelling to a religious ceremony in Senegal through conflict hotspots in northern Burkina Faso and central Mali. At least 15 Nigerian Muslim pilgrims on their way to Senegal were killed when gunmen in Burkina Faso attacked the buses transporting them, Nigeria’s presidency said on Monday. The pilgrims were on their way to a religious ceremony in …

Gunmen kidnap 19 worshippers in Nigeria mosque attack
2 years, 1 month ago

Gunmen kidnap 19 worshippers in Nigeria mosque attack

Hindustan Times  

Gunmen abducted 19 Muslim worshippers after attacking a mosque in the restive northwest of Nigeria, police said Sunday. Last month, 15 people were killed and several others wounded in a series of bandit attacks on villages in neighbouring Kaduna state, say the authorities. The attackers stormed the mosque in Maigamji village, in Katsina state, during evening prayers Saturday and carried …

No church in the wild: Armed groups on Nigerian clergy abduction spree
2 years, 4 months ago

No church in the wild: Armed groups on Nigerian clergy abduction spree

Al Jazeera  

In Nigeria, data shows increased violence against Christians, especially members of the clergy, alongside a general rise in insecurity. We are under-reporting the numbers.” With Nigeria facing multifaceted security issues, multiple non-state actors including armed groups motivated by religious reasons, bandits and unidentified armed groups have been credited for the rising attacks. “It is an unfortunate situation that priests and …

Nigeria church attack: Toll rises to 40, over 60 injured
2 years, 7 months ago

Nigeria church attack: Toll rises to 40, over 60 injured

The Hindu  

The toll from a gun attack on a Catholic church in southwest Nigeria's Ondo state has risen to 40 and the number of wounded to 61, local authorities said. The attack by gunmen during mass at St. Francis' church in Owo, June 5, was a rare assault in a region usually considered safer than others in the country. "The number …

Infants among 22 worshippers killed in Nigeria church attack
2 years, 7 months ago

Infants among 22 worshippers killed in Nigeria church attack

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Two infants are among the …

Infants among 22 worshipers killed in Nigeria church attack
2 years, 7 months ago

Infants among 22 worshipers killed in Nigeria church attack

LA Times  

A victim of the attack at St. Francis Catholic Church is treated at St. Louis Catholic Hospital in Owo, Nigeria, on Monday. Two infants are among at least 22 worshipers killed in an attack on a church in southwestern Nigeria that has shocked the West African nation, an emergency official told the Associated Press on Tuesday. In addition to those …

Nigeria: At least 50 killed in Church attack amid rising Islamist insurgency just a week after abduction of Methodist Church head
2 years, 7 months ago

Nigeria: At least 50 killed in Church attack amid rising Islamist insurgency just a week after abduction of Methodist Church head

Op India  

At least 50 people, including women and children, were massacred during a Sunday Mass gathering at a Church in Ondo state, south-west Nigeria. Nigerian President Buhari said that the country will not give in to ‘evil and wicked people’ and Ondo state governor Rotimi Akeredolu said that the attack on Christians was ‘vile and Satanic attack’. However, in recent times, …

‘Last prayer’: Nigerian church massacre survivors recount ordeal
2 years, 7 months ago

‘Last prayer’: Nigerian church massacre survivors recount ordeal

Al Jazeera  

An attack on a church in one of Nigeria’s safest states is dominating conversations about security and government priorities nationwide. President Muhammadu Buhari called for investigations and said “The country shall never give in to evil and wicked people.” A statement issued by the Vatican read: “Pope Francis prays for the victims and the country, painfully affected at a time …

Nigerian forces search for gunmen who killed 50 at church
2 years, 7 months ago

Nigerian forces search for gunmen who killed 50 at church

LA Times  

Gunmen who attacked the St. Francis Catholic Church in Owo, Nigeria, on Sunday killed at least 50 people. State Police Commissioner Oyeyemi Oyediran said security forces, including the military, pursued the attackers, “but unfortunately, we could not catch up with them.” Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and other government officials visited the church Monday. Florence Obi said her sister, Stella Nzelu, …

‘Evil and wicked’: At least 50 killed in Nigeria church attack
2 years, 7 months ago

‘Evil and wicked’: At least 50 killed in Nigeria church attack

Al Jazeera  

At least 50 dead including many children as attackers targeted the St Francis Catholic Church in southwestern Ondo state as worshippers gathered on Sunday. “Our peace and tranquility have been attacked by the enemies of the people.” A doctor at a hospital in Owo said no fewer than 50 bodies had been moved to Owo’s Federal Medical Centre and St …

Extremists kill dozens in latest attack in northeast Nigeria
2 years, 7 months ago

Extremists kill dozens in latest attack in northeast Nigeria

Associated Press  

OSOGBO, Nigeria — Dozens of civilians have been killed in northeast Nigeria by Islamic extremist rebels targeting farmers and the local militia group, local authorities told The Associated Press on Tuesday. “The chairman is liaising with the army to find and carry the dead bodies from the bush.” Some of those also killed by the rebels in the latest attack …

Suspected extremist attack kills 9 in northeastern Nigeria
2 years, 8 months ago

Suspected extremist attack kills 9 in northeastern Nigeria

Associated Press  

MAIDUGURI, Nigeria — An attack by suspected Islamic extremist rebels has killed nine people in northeast Nigeria, police and witnesses said Thursday, one of several deadly attacks this week in the troubled region. The Islamic State group, however, claimed responsibility for an explosion in neighboring Taraba state that killed six people earlier in the week. The group also said that …

Nigeria: Gunmen attack kills at least 50 in Plateau state
2 years, 8 months ago

Nigeria: Gunmen attack kills at least 50 in Plateau state

Al Jazeera  

The state shares a border with Kaduna state, currently a haven for criminal gangs known locally as bandits. At least 50 people have been killed and dozens abducted by gunmen in Plateau state in central Nigeria, residents and a community leader said on Monday. But the state shares a border with the northwestern Kaduna state, where suspected bandits – a …

Islamic State group claims attacks on Nigeria soldiers
2 years, 10 months ago

Islamic State group claims attacks on Nigeria soldiers

Associated Press  

ABUJA, Nigeria — Dozens of Nigerian soldiers were killed and wounded in recent attacks in Nigeria’s insecure northeast region, according to a statement from the Islamic State group, which said its West Africa members carried out the assaults. On Tuesday, IS militants targeted a Nigerian army patrol team with four explosive devices followed by mortar shells launched at a military …

At least 200 dead in bandit attacks in northwest Nigeria
3 years ago

At least 200 dead in bandit attacks in northwest Nigeria

Al Jazeera  

About 200 people were buried following killings of civilians by motorcycle-riding gunmen in Zamfara state with many still unaccounted for. An estimated 200 people were killed and 10,000 displaced in attacks by armed bandits in the northwestern Nigerian state of Zamfara following military air raids on their hideouts last week. Farouq called the past week’s attacks in Zamfara state “horrific …

Nigeria panel finds army, police killed peaceful protesters
3 years, 1 month ago

Nigeria panel finds army, police killed peaceful protesters

Associated Press  

LAGOS, Nigeria — A Nigerian judicial panel says that army soldiers “shot, injured and killed” peaceful protesters demonstrating against police brutality at the Lekki toll gate in Lagos in Oct. 2020. “At the Lekki toll gate, officers of the Nigerian army shot, injured and killed unarmed, helpless and defenseless protesters, without provocation or justification, while they were waving the Nigerian …

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