Archive · 5 Jan 2026
30 Killed, Many Kidnapped in Nigeria Market Attack
A group of armed men, called bandits, attacked a market in Nigeria.
They came on motorcycles and started shooting at people.
Many people were killed, and some were taken away by the bandits.
The attack happened in a place called Kasuwan Daji market in Demo village.
The bandits also burned stalls and stole food.
People who saw the attack said that women and children were hurt, and there were no police or soldiers to help.
This is not the first time such attacks have happened in this area.
A few weeks ago, bandits took over a school and kidnapped many children and teachers.
The police and military are trying to stop these attacks, but it's been hard for them.
At least 30 people were killed and several others were abducted in an attack on Kasuwan Daji market in Demo village, Niger State, Nigeria.
The attack occurred around 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, with gunmen arriving on motorcycles and opening fire indiscriminately.
Witnesses reported that women and children were not spared, and there was no presence of security forces during the attacks.
The attack is part of a series of raids that began on Friday in nearby villages, with communities in Kasuwan Daji, Chukama, and Shanga also being targeted.
This incident comes weeks after gunmen seized over 300 children and staff of a Catholic school in the state, who were later released after nearly a month in captivity.
- Who
- Gunmen (locally called bandits) attacked a market in Niger State, Nigeria
- What
- At least 30 people were killed and several others were abducted
- When
- Around 4:30 p.m. on Saturday
- Where
- Kasuwan Daji market in Demo village, Niger State, Nigeria
- Why
- The motive behind the attack is not explicitly stated in the articles
- Location
- Kasuwan Daji market, Demo village, Niger State, Nigeria
- Time of Attack
- Around 4:30 p.m. on Saturday
- Victims
- At least 30 killed, several abducted
- Attackers
- Gunmen (locally called bandits)
- Recent Similar Incident
- Gunmen seized over 300 children and staff of a Catholic school in the state
- Witness Account
- Gunmen arrived on motorcycles, opened fire indiscriminately, attacked multiple communities
- Security Situation
- No presence of security forces during attacks
Sources
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