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Gunmen kill at least 20 in attack on market convoy in Nigeria
Gunmen ambushed a convoy of traders travelling to Nasarawa market in Bukkuyum district, in Nigeria’s northwestern Zamfara state.
The attack happened on Saturday afternoon as the convoy travelled from Gwashi under military escort.
At least 20 people were killed, including 12 civilians, four soldiers, three police officers and a civil defence officer.
Another 19 people were wounded.
Northwestern Nigeria has seen more attacks by armed gangs known as bandits, who raid villages, abduct people for ransom and steal livestock.
The attack shows that even escorted travel to local markets can be dangerous in the region.
Military and police authorities had not immediately responded to requests for comment.
Gunmen killed at least 20 people travelling in a convoy to a market in northwestern Nigeria’s Zamfara state.
The convoy of traders was travelling under military escort.
A local resident said the attack happened around 2 p.m. on Saturday in Bukkuyum district.
A military source said 19 people were wounded.
Four soldiers, three police officers and a Nigerian civil defence corps officer were among those killed, according to the resident.
- Who
- Gunmen attacked a convoy of traders. At least 20 people were killed.
- What
- The gunmen ambushed the convoy, which was travelling under military escort.
- When
- Around 2 p.m. on Saturday.
- Where
- Bukkuyum district, Zamfara state, northwestern Nigeria, on the route from Gwashi to Nasarawa market.
- Why
- Not stated.
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- Deaths
- At least 20
- Wounded
- 19
- Location
- Bukkuyum district, Zamfara state
- Destination
- Nasarawa market
- Convoy origin
- Gwashi
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