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34 Killed in Attacks on Village, Army Base Northwestern Nigeria


Mon 27 Sep 2021 | 08:08 PM
Omnia Ahmed

Gunmen attacked a village in Nigeria's northwestern state of Kaduna, killing 34 people and injuring seven others, local authorities said Monday.

Criminal gangs known locally as bandits have terrorised northwest and central Nigeria for years, but they have become more brazen in recent months and the military has renewed operations in the region.

"Unidentified gunmen attacked Madamai village in Kaura ... 34 residents have been confirmed dead following the attack. Seven others sustained injuries," state security commissioner Samuel Aruwan said in a communique.

Later, later Aruwan added that the attack took place late Sunday, noting that troops came under fire before forcing the assailants to withdraw after an intense exchange.

He said two suspects were being questioned in connection with the attack.

Gunmen also attacked a church on Sunday in Kachia's district of Kaduna state.

"A life was lost and some worshippers were seriously injured," Aruwan said in a separate statement.