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Dawn raids in Niger state leave at least 32 dead after gunmen attack 3 communities
At least 32 farmers were killed and multiple buildings set ablaze during coordinated dawn raids by over 200 bandits in three villages, with kidnappings reported, police said.
- On Saturday, suspected gunmen killed at least 32 people in dawn raids across Tunga-Makeri, Konsoko, and Pissa in Borgu Local Government Area.
- Earlier this month, a mass attack in neighboring Kwara State killed 162 people, highlighting wider insecurity as Northern Nigeria faces a complex crisis involving Islamic militants and armed gangs who kidnap for ransom.
- Local witnesses reported that Konsoko suffered 26 deaths and that attackers burned several buildings, including a police outpost, while Tunga-Makeri lost six people in a pre-dawn strike and some were abducted.
- Authorities have launched investigations and search-and-rescue operations as assessments continue, with joint security teams mobilised to Konsoko amid sketchy details.
- Residents said the attackers numbered over 200 and operated for several hours after invading Tunga-Makeri via Shafachi District, while casualties in Pissa remain unascertained.
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The Economic TimesGunmen kill at least 32 in coordinated dawn attacks across communities in Nigeria
Gunmen launched simultaneous attacks on three communities in Nigeria's Niger state, killing at least 32 people. The dawn raids targeted Tunga-Makeri, Konkoso, and Pissa, with one community reporting 26 fatalities. Security forces have been mobilized to the scene as efforts to rescue abducted individuals are underway.
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