At least 30 people killed, several abducted by gunmen in northern Nigeria in latest violence

The gunmen stormed the Kasuwan-Daji village in Niger state’s Borgu local government area on Saturday evening and opened fire on residents.

At least 30 villagers have been killed while several others were abducted by gunmen who raided a village in northern Nigeria’s Niger state, police said Sunday, the latest in a cycle of deadly violence in the conflict-hit region.

(FILES) Two girls stand next to a burnt car at the Bungha Central Mosque in Mangu on February 2, 2024, following weeks of intercommunal violence and unrest in the Plateau State. (Photo by Kola SULAIMON / AFP) (AFP)

The gunmen stormed the Kasuwan-Daji village in Niger state’s Borgu local government area on Saturday evening and opened fire on residents. They also razed down the local market and several houses, Niger state police spokesman Wasiu Abiodun said in a statement.

At least two residents put the death toll at 37 and said it could be much higher as some people remained missing as of Sunday. Residents also said security forces are yet to arrive in the area, contradicting the police’ claim that they have deployed officers to search for those kidnapped.

This is a breaking story. We will update this report as verified details emerge.