Nigeria Attack Leaves More Than 160 Dead

New York Times - WorldCenter-LeftEN 3 min read 100% complete by Ruth Maclean, Ismail Auwal and Saikou JammehFebruary 4, 2026 at 08:48 PM

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At least 167 people have been killed in a recent attack on two villages in central Nigeria's Kwara state, according to the Nigerian branch of the Red Cross. The gunmen stormed the rural community, killing dozens and setting homes on fire. The attack occurred in the villages of Woro and Nuku, with no group claiming responsibility for the assault. The particulars of the attack are still being investigated by officials, aid workers, and residents. Nigeria has been under scrutiny over recent killings of Christians, with some analysts suggesting the gunmen may be members of Boko Haram, a terrorist group destabilizing the country's northeast. Security agencies are gathering information to confirm the death toll and extent of the damage.

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