Maiduguri, Nigeria – At least 50 people were killed and several women and children were abducted after gunmen attacked a village in Nigeria’s Zamfara state, a local parliamentary official told Reuters on Friday.
Details of the attack
The Nigerian official explained that the attack took place in the village of Gangebe, where gunmen carried out a series of killings and kidnappings, sparking a wave of terror and anxiety among local residents, according to statements reported by Reuters.
Authorities’ response
Nigerian security forces have launched operations to search for victims and abductees and apprehend the attackers, according to official sources. This attack is the latest in a series of similar incidents in Zamfara State and surrounding areas, raising concerns about escalating violence and continued abuses against civilians.
Social and humanitarian impacts
The sources confirmed that the kidnapped women and children are in dire need of protection and psychological and social support, and that the local community is suffering from a state of insecurity, which requires strengthening security measures to ensure the safety of the population, according to Reuters.
Calls for international action
The concerned parties called on the international community and humanitarian organizations to closely monitor the situation, provide the necessary support to help protect affected civilians, and urged the Nigerian government to take urgent steps to counter the threats of armed groups and protect civilians.
