Armed Assault in Nigeria's Northwest Leaves Dozens Dead

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February 21, New Delhi – At least 50 people were killed, with several women and children abducted, after armed men attacked a village in Nigeria's northwestern Zamfara state.

There has been a surge in attacks blamed on "bandits," involving deadly assaults, kidnappings for ransom, and mass displacement across northern Nigeria.

Safety and security remain a pressing concern in Nigeria, putting pressure on the government to restore stability.
 
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