Gunmen kill 10 in attack on farming settlements in Nigeria's northwest, residents say
Gunmen attacked farming settlements in Nigeria's Katsina State, resulting in the deaths of at least 10 individuals, including women and children. The assailants also burned homes and looted livestock during the raid, which occurred when many residents were away at a nearby market. This incident highlights the ongoing insecurity in Nigeria's northwest, where armed groups frequently target rural communities.
- ▪Gunmen killed at least 10 people in an attack on a rural community in Katsina State.
- ▪The attackers burned homes and looted livestock during the raid.
- ▪Residents reported that the attack occurred while many were at a nearby market for Eid al-Kabir celebrations.
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Gunmen kill 10 in attack on farming settlements in Nigeria's northwest, residents saySign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxPublished May 18, 2026, 07:18 PMUpdated May 18, 2026, 07:18 PMMAIDUGURI, Nigeria, May 18 - Gunmen killed at least 10 people, including women and children, in an attack on a rural community in Nigeria’s northwestern Katsina State on Sunday during which they also burned down homes and looted livestock, residents said.Nigeria's northwest has seen a surge in attacks by armed groups locally referred to as bandits, who raid villages, kill or kidnap residents, and burn homes, often targeting rural communities with limited security presence.Sunday's attack took place in Guga community in Bakori Local Government Area, where armed men stormed farming…
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