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Nigeria: Gunmen Kill At Least 50, Abduct Women and Children

Published February 21, 2026, 09:13
Nigeria: Gunmen Kill At Least 50, Abduct Women and Children

At least 50 people were killed and many women and children were abducted after gunmen attacked a village in Zamfara state, northwestern Nigeria, a state assembly member said today to Reuters. Hamisu A. Faru, a lawmaker representing Bukuyum South, reported that the attackers stormed Tungar Duste village from about 5 p.m. yesterday to 03:30 a.m. today, setting buildings ablaze and shooting at residents attempting to flee. “They moved from village to village… leaving at least 50 dead,” Faru said in a telephone conversation with Reuters. The number of abducted victims has not been determined at this time. This attack highlights the growing violence and insecurity in the region, where armed groups operate with impunity.