As a result of an armed attack committed by members of a criminal group in the northwestern state of Zamfar in Nigeria, at least nine people were killed.
According to local media, the attack occurred in the Tof area. Armed bandits opened fire on local residents, after which they stole dozens of people.
Nigeria has long been faced with the problem of armed violence committed by both criminal groups and terrorist organizations, including Boko Haram and West African division of deesh (ISWAP).
Despite the fact that the death penalty is provided for the abduction in the country, such crimes, especially with the aim of obtaining a ransom, remain widespread.
bandits regularly attack villages, schools and vehicles, mainly in the northern regions of the country.