Gunmen Kill 20 in Attacks on Villages in Niger State, Nigeria
On April 8, 2026, local authorities reported that gunmen on motorbikes killed at least 20 people in raids on two villages in the Shiroro area of Niger state, Nigeria. The assailants targeted homes in the early hours of Tuesday, leading to clashes with local vigilante groups. The incident highlights the ongoing security crisis in north-central Nigeria involving armed gangs and intercommunal violence over resources, despite federal military efforts to stabilize the volatile region.