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Kaduna Village Massacre: 30 Dead in Midnight Attack
27 Jul
Summary
- Armed men attacked Naridon village early Monday, killing at least 30 people.
- Eight children were among the victims of the brutal attack on the Kaduna village.
- Security forces arrived hours after the assailants had fled the scene.
An early Monday attack on Naridon village in Nigeria's Kaduna state resulted in the deaths of at least 30 people. Armed assailants stormed the community in the Kauru local government area shortly before midnight, unleashing indiscriminate gunfire and setting homes ablaze. Among the victims were women, children, and the elderly, with eight children confirmed dead and four others injured. Survivors described gruesome scenes, with some residents reporting that bodies had been taken to a local mortuary. Security forces reportedly arrived at the village hours after the attackers had departed, underscoring the challenges in combating widespread criminal violence. The incident occurred in a region that has been grappling with significant security issues stemming from attacks by armed gangs and criminal groups. While the northeastern part of the country faces insurgency from Boko Haram and ISWAP, this specific attack in Kaduna has not yet been claimed by any group. Police have stated they will release further details soon.
