Fifteen people were killed in attacks in Niger State, Nigeria.

Fifteen people were killed in attacks in Niger State, Nigeria.

02.03.2026 17:09

In armed attacks carried out in Niger State, Nigeria, 15 people lost their lives while many others were injured. No information has yet been provided about the attackers.

Fifteen people lost their lives in attacks carried out by armed individuals in Niger State, Nigeria. A statement from the Nigeria Office of Amnesty International indicated that armed individuals launched attacks on three villages in Niger State. The statement noted that fifteen people were killed in the attacks, and many others were injured.

NO OFFICIAL STATEMENT HAS BEEN MADE REGARDING THE ATTACKERS YET

The statement pointed out that people are living on edge and feeling helpless, and no information was provided about the attackers. Nigeria has long been facing attacks from armed gangs as well as terrorist organizations Boko Haram and ISWAP in various regions of the country.

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