As a result of a series of armed attacks organized by members of criminal gangs in the northwestern state of Zamfar in Nigeria, at least 5 people were killed, another 50 were abducted.
According to the Nigerian media, attacks occurred immediately in 16 different regions of the state. Armed criminals attacked the villages, opening fire on civilians, and then stole dozens of people.
Nigeria has been faced with the activity of armed gangs for a long time, as well as the attacks of the Boko Haram terrorist organizations and ISWAP. The purpose of the ransom occurs regularly. Criminals most often operate in the northern regions, attacking villages, schools and passenger transport.