Gunmen Kill 10 in Attack on Farming Settlements in Nigeria's Northwest
Gunmen killed 10 people in attacks on farming settlements in Nigeria's northwest region, according to residents. Local authorities have not issued an official statement on the incident.
citizen.co.zaGunmen killed 10 people in attacks on farming settlements in Nigeria's northwest, residents said. The attacks targeted rural communities in the region. Residents reported the deaths following the raids.
No official statement has been released by local authorities.
Residents provided the casualty figures. Further details on the attackers or motive remain unavailable from the reports.
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