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Winnipeg Free Press
12 hours ago
- Politics
- Winnipeg Free Press
Death toll rises to 50 in attack on mosque and villages in Nigeria, an official says
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — The death toll from a shooting at a mosque and attacks on several nearby villages in northwestern Nigeria has risen to 50, a local official said Wednesday. Gunmen stormed the mosque in Unguwan Mantau town in Katsina state during morning prayers on Tuesday, according to lawmaker Aminu Ibrahim. 'The bandits killed 30 people and burnt 20 others during attacks on several villages,' Ibrahim told the state parliament. Authorities earlier reported at least 13 people killed at the mosque. There has been no immediate claim of responsibility for the attack. Such attacks are common in Nigeria's northwestern and north-central regions, where herders and farmers often clash over limited access to land and water. An attack last month in north-central Nigeria killed 150 people. The conflict has become deadlier in recent years, with authorities and analysts warning that more herdsmen are taking up arms. On Tuesday the Katsina state commissioner, Nasir Mu'azu, said the army and police have deployed in the area of Unguwan Mantau to prevent further attacks, adding that gunmen often hide among farm crops during the rainy season to carry out assaults on communities. He said the mosque attack was likely in retaliation for a raid by Unguwan Mantau townspeople over the weekend in which several gunmen were ambushed and killed. Dozens of armed groups take advantage of the limited security presence in Nigeria's mineral-rich regions, attacking villages and along major roads. The farmers accuse the herders, mostly of Fulani origin, of grazing their livestock on their farms and destroying their produce. The herders insist that the lands are grazing routes first backed by law in 1965, five years after the country's independence. Separate from that conflict, Nigeria is battling to contain Boko Haram insurgents in the northeast, where some 35,000 civilians have been killed and more than 2 million displaced, according to the United Nations.
Toronto Sun
20 hours ago
- Politics
- Toronto Sun
Death toll rises to 50 in attack on mosque, villages in Nigeria, official says
Published Aug 20, 2025 • 1 minute read Nigerian troops patrol along the Kaduna Birnin Gwari area in Nigeria, Friday, March 8, 2024. Photo by Sunday Alamba / AP Photo ABUJA, Nigeria — The death toll from a shooting at a mosque and attacks on several nearby villages in northwestern Nigeria has risen to 50, a local official said Wednesday. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account Gunmen stormed the mosque in Unguwan Mantau town in Katsina state during morning prayers on Tuesday, according to lawmaker Aminu Ibrahim. 'The bandits killed 30 people and burnt 20 others during attacks on several villages,' Ibrahim told the state parliament. Authorities earlier reported at least 13 people killed at the mosque. There has been no immediate claim of responsibility for the attack. Such attacks are common in Nigeria's northwestern and north-central regions, where herders and farmers often clash over limited access to land and water. An attack last month in north-central Nigeria killed 150 people. The conflict has become deadlier in recent years, with authorities and analysts warning that more herdsmen are taking up arms. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. On Tuesday the Katsina state commissioner, Nasir Mu'azu, said the army and police have deployed in the area of Unguwan Mantau to prevent further attacks, adding that gunmen often hide among farm crops during the rainy season to carry out assaults on communities. He said the mosque attack was likely in retaliation for a raid by Unguwan Mantau townspeople over the weekend in which several gunmen were ambushed and killed. Dozens of armed groups take advantage of the limited security presence in Nigeria's mineral-rich regions, attacking villages and along major roads. The farmers accuse the herders, mostly of Fulani origin, of grazing their livestock on their farms and destroying their produce. The herders insist that the lands are grazing routes first backed by law in 1965, five years after the country's independence. Separate from that conflict, Nigeria is battling to contain Boko Haram insurgents in the northeast, where some 35,000 civilians have been killed and more than 2 million displaced, according to the United Nations. Read More Columnists Toronto & GTA World Editorials Toronto & GTA
Reuters
a day ago
- Reuters
Death toll in Nigeria mosque attack rises to 50, dozens abducted
MAIDUGURI, Aug 20 (Reuters) - The death toll from an attack by gunmen on a mosque and nearby homes in Nigeria's northwest Katsina state has risen to at least 50, with around 60 others abducted, local officials and residents said on Wednesday. The attack occurred early on Tuesday in the remote community of Unguwan Mantau, in Malumfashi district, as Muslim worshippers gathered for Fajr, the dawn prayer. Witnesses reported that armed assailants arrived on motorcycles, opening fire inside the mosque before moving through the village. Aminu Ibrahim, a lawmaker representing Malumfashi, said at least 30 people were killed and 20 others burned alive in what he described as a series of brutal attacks on the community. Katsina police spokesperson Abubakar Sadiq Aliyu said officers intercepted the attackers and successfully prevented a planned assault on two villages. But while fleeing through Mantau, the attackers opened fire on residents. Several homes were also set ablaze before security forces arrived at the scene, he said. Survivors recounted harrowing scenes of women and girls being dragged away by the assailants. "They started shooting inside the mosque while people were praying," said Muhammad Abdullahi, a resident. "My neighbour was killed. I was lucky I didn't come out early." On Tuesday, Fatima Abakar, an official at the local general hospital, told Reuters that 27 bodies were registered at the morgue, though many victims were taken by relatives for Islamic burial rites. Northwest Nigeria has seen a surge in attacks by gangs, known locally as bandits, in recent years targeting villages and highways, abducting residents for ransom, and extorting farming communities.
CTV News
a day ago
- Politics
- CTV News
Nigeria mosque attack death toll rises to 50, lawmaker says
ABUJA, Nigeria — The death toll from a shooting at a mosque in northwestern Nigeria has risen to 50, a local official said Wednesday. Gunmen stormed the mosque in the town of Unguwan Mantau, in Katsina state, during morning prayers on Tuesday, according to lawmaker Aminu Ibrahim. 'The bandits killed 30 people and burnt 20 others during attacks on several villages,' Ibrahim told the state parliament on Wednesday. There has been no immediate claim of responsibility for the attack. Such attacks are common in Nigeria's northwestern and north-central regions, where local herders and farmers often clash over limited access to land and water. An attack last month in north-central Nigeria killed 150 people. The prolonged conflict has become deadlier in recent years, with authorities and analysts warning that more herdsmen are taking up arms. On Tuesday the Katsina state commissioner, Nasir Mu'azu, said the army and police have deployed in the area of Unguwan Mantau to prevent further attacks, adding that gunmen often hide among the crops in farms during the rainy season to carry out assaults on communities. He said the mosque attack was likely in retaliation for a raid by Unguwan Mantau townspeople at the weekend when several gunmen were ambushed and killed. Dozens of armed groups take advantage of the limited security presence in Nigeria's mineral-rich regions, carrying out attacks on villages and along major roads. The farmers accuse the herders, mostly of Fulani origin, of grazing their livestock on their farms and destroying their produce. The herders insist that the lands are grazing routes that were first backed by law in 1965, five years after the country gained its independence. Separate from the conflict between farming and herding communities, Nigeria is battling to contain Boko Haram insurgents in the northeast, where some 35,000 civilians have been killed and more than two million displaced, according to the United Nations. Dyepkazah Shibayan, The Associated Press
a day ago
- Politics
Nigeria mosque attack death toll rises to at least 50, lawmaker says
ABUJA, Nigeria -- The death toll from a shooting at a mosque in northwestern Nigeria has risen to 50, a local official said Wednesday. Gunmen stormed the mosque in the town of Unguwan Mantau, in Katsina state, during morning prayers on Tuesday, according to lawmaker Aminu Ibrahim. 'The bandits killed 30 people and burnt 20 others during attacks on several villages,' Ibrahim told the state parliament on Wednesday. There has been no immediate claim of responsibility for the attack. Such attacks are common in Nigeria's northwestern and north-central regions, where local herders and farmers often clash over limited access to land and water. An attack last month in north-central Nigeria killed 150 people. The prolonged conflict has become deadlier in recent years, with authorities and analysts warning that more herdsmen are taking up arms. On Tuesday the Katsina state commissioner, Nasir Mu'azu, said the army and police have deployed in the area of Unguwan Mantau to prevent further attacks, adding that gunmen often hide among the crops in farms during the rainy season to carry out assaults on communities. He said the mosque attack was likely in retaliation for a raid by Unguwan Mantau townspeople at the weekend when several gunmen were ambushed and killed. Dozens of armed groups take advantage of the limited security presence in Nigeria's mineral-rich regions, carrying out attacks on villages and along major roads. The farmers accuse the herders, mostly of Fulani origin, of grazing their livestock on their farms and destroying their produce. The herders insist that the lands are grazing routes that were first backed by law in 1965, five years after the country gained its independence.
