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Gunmen Attack Niger State, Killing 20 and Abducting Many

4/8/2026

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Residents say gunmen attacked Bagna and Erena in Niger state, Nigeria, early Tuesday, killing at least 20 people.
Local police report three fatalities, but residents and humanitarian sources say the toll is much higher.
The attackers arrived on motorbikes, abducted several people, and destroyed homes, prompting many to flee.
The incident reflects a broader security crisis in Nigeria where armed groups and kidnappers operate frequently, particularly in the north.

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Residents say gunmen attacked Bagna and Erena in Niger state, Nigeria, early Tuesday, killing at least 20 people.
Local police report three fatalities, but residents and humanitarian sources say the toll is much higher.
The attackers arrived on motorbikes, abducted several people, and destroyed homes, prompting many to flee.
The incident reflects a broader security crisis in Nigeria where armed groups and kidnappers operate frequently, particularly in the north.