At least 30 people were killed and several others abducted when gunmen attacked the village of Kasuwan-Daji in Niger State, Nigeria. The assailants opened fire on residents and destroyed local properties on Saturday evening, with some reports estimating the death toll may be as high as 40. Local residents criticized the lack of security presence during and after the attack, which follows a series of violent incidents in the region. Vigilante groups have started filling security gaps as violence escalates in northwestern and central Nigeria.
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