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The Digest:

A Saturday afternoon market in Niger State became a scene of terror as bandits killed at least 30 people, abducted an unspecified number, and looted before setting the Kasuwan Daji market ablaze, a stark reminder of the storms that threaten daily life.

Key Points:
  • Armed attackers invaded the Demo community’s market in Borgu LGA around 4 pm Saturday.
  • The assault lasted hours, with victims reportedly tied and killed without resistance.
  • Bandits looted foodstuffs and valuables worth millions before burning the market.
  • Niger State Police confirmed over 30 fatalities and several kidnappings.
  • The attackers were said to have emerged from the nearby Borgu National Park.
  • A joint security team has visited the scene, and efforts to rescue victims are ongoing.
  • The attack underscores the persistent vulnerability of rural communities to violent raids.
This tragedy forces a reflection on the fragility of peace and the resilience demanded of communities living in the shadow of unrelenting violence.


Sources: Daily Trust

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