Nigeria deadly attack in Nigeria confirmed by president

April 14, 2025, 7:20 pm

Two reports detail a violent attack in Nigeria where armed gunmen targeted a Christian farming community in the north-central region. The nation’s president confirmed that at least 40 people were killed, underscoring a worrying trend of sectarian violence in the area. The attack has sparked renewed calls for enhanced security measures and greater protection of vulnerable communities in a country already grappling with persistent extremist threats. Investigations are underway as authorities work to determine the full extent of the incident.

torontosun.com / Attack by gunmen leaves at least 40 people dead in Nigeria: President

ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Nigeria’s president said on Monday that at least 40 people were killed when Muslim gunmen, believed to be herders, attacked a Christian farming community in the north-central part of the country, the latest in an increasing wave of violence in the West African country....

winnipegfreepress.com / Attack by gunmen leaves at least 40 people dead in Nigeria, the country’s president says

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