Fresh violence has claimed at least 30 lives in separate attacks by armed gunmen on communities in Kwara and Katsina states, throwing residents into mourning and renewing concerns over worsening insecurity across parts of northern Nigeria.
Bloodshed in Katsina
The deadliest assault occurred in Doma community in Faskari Local Government Area of Katsina State, where about 20 villagers were reportedly killed.
Residents said the attackers stormed the village late at night, shooting indiscriminately and setting houses and vehicles ablaze. Several families were caught off guard as the gunmen moved from house to house, forcing many to flee into surrounding bushes for safety.
Community sources described the incident as one of the most devastating attacks in recent months, especially after a period of relative calm in the area.
Survivors spent hours searching for missing relatives as bodies were recovered from the ruins of burnt homes.
Attack Hits Kwara Villages
In a separate incident in Kwara State, gunmen invaded Woro and Nuku communities in Kaiama Local Government Area around dusk.
At least 10 people were killed during the raid, while several others sustained injuries. Witnesses said the attackers fired sporadically, causing panic as residents scrambled for cover. Homes and properties were also set on fire, leaving many families displaced.
Local leaders suspect the attackers may have come from forest hideouts near the state’s border, a region that has been linked to repeated bandit activities.
Government Reacts
Authorities in Kwara condemned the killings and assured residents that security agencies have been deployed to restore calm and prevent further attacks. Patrols have reportedly been intensified in vulnerable communities.
Meanwhile, calls are growing louder for stronger and more proactive security measures to protect rural areas that have increasingly become targets of armed groups.
Growing Security Concerns
The latest attacks highlight the persistent threat posed by bandits and criminal gangs across northern Nigeria. Many communities continue to face raids, kidnappings, and destruction of property, forcing residents to live in constant fear.
For families affected by the tragedy, the focus now shifts to burying their loved ones and rebuilding their shattered homes — even as uncertainty lingers over when lasting peace will return.
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