Gunmen on motorcycles killed at least 29 people in coordinated dawn attacks on three villages in Niger State, north-western Nigeria. The attackers shot residents, burned homes and abducted an unknown number of people, with officials warning the death toll could rise as many villagers fled into nearby bushland.

The raids took place near the site of a recent massacre that left more than 100 dead. Security sources said around 41 motorcycles were used in the assault. Survivors described widespread trauma, with many displaced and too fearful to farm or trade.

Lulu Gaboo spoke to our correspondent in Nigeria, Jonathan James Lyamgong.

Gunmen on motorcycles killed at least 29 people in coordinated dawn attacks on three villages in Niger State, north-western Nigeria. The attackers shot residents, burned homes and abducted an unknown number of people, with officials warning the death toll could rise as many villagers fled into nearby bushland.
The raids took place near the site of a recent massacre that left more than 100 dead. Security sources said around 41 motorcycles were used in the assault. Survivors described widespread trauma, with many displaced and too fearful to farm or trade.
Lulu Gaboo spoke to our correspondent in Nigeria, Jonathan James Lyamgong.

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