Gunmen suspected to be terrorists carry out coordinated attacks in communities across Nigeria’s Zamfara and Sokoto states, leaving six soldiers dead and causing large-scale civilian casualties. In Zamfara State, the attackers strike Kasuwar Daji in Kaura-Namoda Local Government Area late Saturday night. In Sokoto State, they attack Lajinge village in Sabon-Birni Local Government Area during the same period.
The reports say at least six soldiers are killed, along with about 12 other people in the attacks. One account also describes a father and his sons being burnt alive, citing the circumstances of the assault in the affected communities.
In addition to the deaths, the Information Nigeria report says no fewer than 75 people are abducted in connection with the Zamfara attack, while Vanguard reports total deaths involving the soldiers and additional victims. Both outlets attribute the attacks to terrorists, while details of the attackers’ identities, motives, and the full extent of injuries and damage are not provided in the available summaries.
