At least <strong>20 people</strong> were killed in a shocking armed attack targeting two villages in Niger State, Northern Nigeria. While local authorities reported only <strong>three deaths</strong>, testimonies from residents indicate that the actual number is significantly higher.
Nigerian military sources report that at least 26 people were killed in three separate attacks targeting civilians and police officers over the weekend. These incidents highlight the escalating violence in the country.
The Nigerian army announced the successful rescue of over 30 individuals held by a terrorist group that seized a church in the northern region of the country. This operation comes amid rising violence across Nigeria.
Nigeria experienced a bloody night as gunmen attacked a village in the northwest, resulting in the deaths of at least 20 people. This attack comes amid rising violence in the region, raising concerns about security and stability.
Nineteen members of the Nigerian security forces were killed in an armed ambush in the northeast of the country, highlighting the escalating violence in the region. The attack occurred during an operation targeting armed groups active in the area.
A report by the Institute for Economics and Peace highlights a global decline in terrorism deaths to the lowest levels in a decade for 2025. However, Nigeria and the Democratic Republic of Congo have witnessed sharp increases in fatalities driven by extremist groups like Boko Haram and the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF).