Gunmen attacked the village of Kasuwan-Daji in Niger State, northern Nigeria, killing at least 30 people and abducting several others.
The attack, which has left the local community in shock, saw the assailants storm the village, burning down homes and markets before fleeing the scene.
According to eyewitnesses, the gunmen, believed to be members of an organised criminal group, raided the village with precision, targeting key areas and causing widespread panic.
The Nigerian security forces were quickly mobilised, but by the time they arrived, the attackers had already fled into the nearby bush.
This incident is the latest in a series of violent attacks that have plagued northern Nigeria, particularly the regions bordering the Sahel, where armed groups have grown in power due to ongoing instability in the area.
In recent months, such attacks have increased, with militants targeting villages, towns, and even schools, leaving civilians vulnerable and displaced.
While no group has claimed responsibility for the latest attack, it is suspected that it may be linked to the ongoing insurgency in northern Nigeria, which has been fuelled by militant groups such as Boko Haram and the Islamic State in West Africa Province (ISWAP).
The Nigerian government has vowed to intensify its security operations to curb the rising tide of violence in the region.
The attack on Kasuwan-Daji underscores the growing insecurity that continues to threaten Nigeria’s stability.
The government’s response will be closely watched by citizens and international observers, who are urging for a more effective approach to tackling the root causes of these security challenges.
As Nigeria grapples with this latest security crisis, the situation highlights the urgent need for both internal and external efforts to restore peace and stability to the country, especially in the northern regions that have long been vulnerable to extremist activity and banditry.
Sunday Michael Ogwu is a Nigerian journalist and editor of Pinnacle Daily. He is known for his work in business and economic reporting. He has held editorial roles in prominent Nigerian media outlets, where he has focused on economic policy, financial markets, and developmental issues affecting Nigeria and Africa more broadly.
