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Armed Attack in Nigeria Villages, At Least 46 Dead

Published February 15, 2026, 09:27

A tragic event unfolded in Nigeria, where at least 46 people lost their lives in an armed attack on three villages in Niger State. Reports indicate that 38 people were killed in the village of Konkoso by gunfire and stabbings, while 7 were killed in Tungar Makeri and 1 in Pisa. The attack occurred near an area where 160 people were previously massacred by jihadists in early February. The increase in violent attacks and abductions has raised serious concerns about the security situation in Nigeria, with criticism directed at the government for its inability to stop the violence. The situation is exacerbated by the multiple conflicts Nigeria faces. Nigeria is grappling with a multifaceted crisis, with jihadist insurgencies in the northeast, farmer-herder conflicts in the north-central, separatist violence in the southeast, and kidnappings for ransom in the northwest. The violence appears to be spreading to other regions. The incident highlights the deteriorating security situation in Nigeria and the need for coordinated efforts to address the violence and protect civilians.