The Digest:
Suspected Boko Haram fighters have killed at least 21 people in fresh attacks on villages in Borgu and Agwara local government areas of Niger State, according to security sources. Security reporter Comrade Zakari Y. Adamu Kontogora reported on Facebook that the attackers moved from village to village late Friday night, shooting residents and setting homes on fire. The gunmen stormed Konkoso community, killing 21, and also invaded nearby villages including Pissa, Zango, and Tungan Makeri. Houses and shops were burnt during the raids. As of filing this report, the gunmen were still operating within the area, causing fear and panic among residents. No official statement has been issued by security agencies.
Key Points:
- The attacks deepen the humanitarian crisis and displacement in already vulnerable communities.
- It exposes security gaps in Niger State, with attackers operating freely across multiple villages.
- Affected families suffer loss and trauma, while survivors live in fear of further raids.
- This signals the expanding operational reach of insurgents into Niger State.
- The timing, with no immediate security response, leaves communities exposed and terrified.
Sources: Daily Post Nigeria, Zakari Y. Adamu Kontogora/Facebook
