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Armed Group Kills 38, Abducts Many in Nigeria's Zamfara State

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News18•23-02-2026, 18:45

Armed Group Kills 38, Abducts Many in Nigeria's Zamfara State

•An armed group killed 38 people and abducted others in an attack last week in Nigeria's northwestern Zamfara state.
•Police received intelligence before the attack but couldn't reach the area in time due to lack of road access.
•The attack occurred in Tungan Duste, Anka local government area, and is the latest in a series of assaults on civilians in Nigeria's northern region.
•Investigators are compiling a list of abducted women and children.
•The African Union condemned the attack and called for the release of those abducted, while Nigeria battles a complex security crisis.

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