Motorbike raids on villages kill at least 30 in Nigeria

BBC News - WorldEN 2 min read 100% complete February 15, 2026 at 02:23 AM

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Armed bandits on motorcycles raided three villages in Niger state, northwestern Nigeria, on Saturday morning, killing at least 30-46 people. The attackers shot or slit the throats of victims, set homes on fire, and abducted an undetermined number of people. The villages targeted were Tunga-Makeri, Konkoso, and Pissa, where a police station was also burned. The attacks occurred near the site of a previous massacre earlier this month. Armed criminal gangs, known as bandits, have been carrying out attacks and kidnappings in Nigeria for years, with a recent surge in the western and central regions. The Nigerian government is facing pressure to curb the violence amid activity from jihadist groups and separatist insurgents.

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