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Times of Oman
25-05-2025
- Times of Oman
Nigeria: Armed gangs kill dozens in northeast
Abuja: Armed gangs in northeast Nigeria have killed dozens of people in two suspected attacks, a local governor and villagers said Saturday. In a statement, the governor of Taraba state, Agbu Kefas, said "scores of people reportedly lost their lives and properties" in the attacks in the villages of Munga and Magani, in Karim Lamido district, early on Saturday. Kefas did not provide an exact death toll, but Nigerian outlet the Daily Post said more than 30 people had been killed by armed gangs, known in the West African country as "bandits." "It was midnight, I heard gunshots, I woke up my brother and other people in our area," Magani resident Moses Kefas told AFP news agency. He added that he and his neighbours returned after the gunmen had left. "I saw 16 bodies scattered around the village," he said. Andrew John, from Munga, said he had seen about 13 dead bodies in his village. Northern Nigeria gripped by deadly violence Dozens of people have reportedly been displaced by the wave of violence. The governor condemned the violence "in the strongest terms," calling it "horrendous and unacceptable." "Our citizens' safety is my top priority," Kefas said, according to the Daily Post. "We have activated all necessary security measures to prevent further violence and bring those responsible to book." Northeastern Nigeria has been plagued by violence in recent weeks, as armed gangs and Islamist groups, including Boko Haram, have increased their attacks. The region has been ravaged by a 16-year insurgency. Tens of thousands of people have been killed and two million have been displaced, while the local economy has been badly damaged.
Time of India
25-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Nigeria: Armed gangs kill dozens in northeast
Representative AI image Armed gangs in northeast Nigeria have killed dozens of people in two suspected attacks, a local governor and villagers said Saturday. In a statement, the governor of Taraba state, Agbu Kefas, said "scores of people reportedly lost their lives and properties" in the attacks in the villages of Munga and Magani, in Karim Lamido district, early on Saturday. What do we know about the attacks? Kefas did not provide an exact death toll, but Nigerian outlet the Daily Post said more than 30 people had been killed by armed gangs, known in the West African country as "bandits." "It was midnight, I heard gunshots, I woke up my brother and other people in our area," Magani resident Moses Kefas told AFP news agency. He added that he and his neighbors returned after the gunmen had left. "I saw 16 bodies scattered around the village," he said. Andrew John, from Munga, said he had seen about 13 dead bodies in his village. Northern Nigeria gripped by deadly violence Dozens of people have reportedly been displaced by the wave of violence. The governor condemned the violence "in the strongest terms," calling it "horrendous and unacceptable." "Our citizens' safety is my top priority," Kefas said, according to the Daily Post. "We have activated all necessary security measures to prevent further violence and bring those responsible to book." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Secure Your Child's Future with Strong English Fluency Planet Spark Learn More Undo Northeastern Nigeria has been plagued by violence in recent weeks, as armed gangs and Islamist groups, including Boko Haram, have increased their attacks. The region has been ravaged by a 16-year insurgency. Tens of thousands of people have been killed and two million have been displaced, while the local economy has been badly damaged.
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Yahoo
Nigeria: Armed gangs kill dozens in northeast
Armed gangs in northeast Nigeria have killed dozens of people in two suspected attacks, a local governor and villagers said Saturday. In a statement, the governor of Taraba state, Agbu Kefas, said "scores of people reportedly lost their lives and properties" in the attacks in the villages of Munga and Magani, in Karim Lamido district, early on Saturday. Kefas did not provide an exact death toll, but Nigerian outlet the Daily Post said more than 30 people had been killed by armed gangs, known in the West African country as "bandits." "It was midnight, I heard gunshots, I woke up my brother and other people in our area," Magani resident Moses Kefas told AFP news agency. He added that he and his neighbors returned after the gunmen had left. "I saw 16 bodies scattered around the village," he said. Andrew John, from Munga, said he had seen about 13 dead bodies in his village. Dozens of people have reportedly been displaced by the wave of violence. The governor condemned the violence "in the strongest terms," calling it "horrendous and unacceptable." "Our citizens' safety is my top priority," Kefas said, according to the Daily Post. "We have activated all necessary security measures to prevent further violence and bring those responsible to book." Northeastern Nigeria has been plagued by violence in recent weeks, as armed gangs and Islamist groups, including Boko Haram, have increased their attacks. The region has been ravaged by a 16-year insurgency. Tens of thousands of people have been killed and two million have been displaced, while the local economy has been badly damaged. Edited by: Alex Berry
DW
24-05-2025
- Politics
- DW
Nigeria: Armed gangs kill dozens in northeast – DW – 05/25/2025
A local state governor said "scores" of people had been killed in the attacks, which also saw homes and properties destroyed. Northeast Nigeria has been gripped by a deadly wave of violence in recent weeks. Armed gangs in northeast Nigeria have killed dozens of people in two suspected attacks, a local governor and villagers said Saturday. In a statement, the governor of Taraba state, Agbu Kefas, said "scores of people reportedly lost their lives and properties" in the attacks in the villages of Munga and Magani, in Karim Lamido district, early on Saturday. What do we know about the attacks? Kefas did not provide an exact death toll, but Nigerian outlet the Daily Post said more than 30 people had been killed by armed gangs, known in the West African country as "bandits." "It was midnight, I heard gunshots, I woke up my brother and other people in our area," Magani resident Moses Kefas told AFP news agency. He added that he and his neighbors returned after the gunmen had left. "I saw 16 bodies scattered around the village," he said. Andrew John, from Munga, said he had seen about 13 dead bodies in his village. Northern Nigeria gripped by deadly violence Dozens of people have reportedly been displaced by the wave of violence. The governor condemned the violence "in the strongest terms," calling it "horrendous and unacceptable." "Our citizens' safety is my top priority," Kefas said, according to the Daily Post. "We have activated all necessary security measures to prevent further violence and bring those responsible to book." Northeastern Nigeria has been plagued by violence in recent weeks, as armed gangs and Islamist groups, including Boko Haram, have increased their attacks. The region has been ravaged by a 16-year insurgency. Tens of thousands of people have been killed and two million have been displaced, while the local economy has been badly damaged. Nigeria: Kidnappings on the rise To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Edited by: Alex Berry
Time of India
02-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Nigeria state leaders demand action against Islamist attacks
Nigeria state leaders demand action against Islamist attacks (Credits: AP) State governors from northeastern Nigeria called on the government on Thursday to put forward a new strategy to tackle an upsurge in Islamist militant attacks. The governors of Borno, Adamawa, Yobe, Gombe, Taraba and Bauchi took part in the 11th North-East Governors Forum (NEGF) amid renewed violence that left more than 100 people dead last month. Taraba state governor Agbu Kefas said in a closing statement, "The forum... calls for the armed forces, other security agencies and community leaders to reappraise their strategy in the counter-insurgency onslaught in the region." Is the Islamist militant insurgency in Nigeria getting stronger? Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Secure Your Child's Future with Strong English Fluency Planet Spark Learn More Undo A 16-year insurgency has ravaged the region, killing tens of thousands, displacing two million, and causing major damage to the local economy. While the main militant group Boko Haram, as well as its splinter group, the so-called Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), had lost ground to the Nigerian military, a recent spate of attacks has sparked concerns that the violence could once again spread. The two former rivals have reportedly resolved some of their differences, allowing them to concentrate on fighting Nigeria's security forces. They have also updated their combat tactics, employing drones and explosive devices. Counter-insurgency forces have also suffered setbacks, with Niger pulling out of the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) that carried out cross-border patrols and intelligence sharing. How do Nigeria's regional governors hope to tackle Boko Haram? The NEGF governors put together a communique that called for "a multidimensional approach of not only the kinetic strategy but also address the root causes such as youth employment through vocational and technical education, improved road networks, improving education and reducing poverty." The governors said they were recommitting themselves to "opening up the subregion to investment opportunities." They highlighted the importance of issues from food security, combating climate change, skills acquisition and industrialization. The last two points would be key to "provide employment to the teaming youths who are vulnerable to recruitment into the army of the insurgents."
