Massacre in Nigeria: Cattle thieves kill 88 villagers | Abroad

The attack was allegedly carried out by cattle thieves riding motorcycles through Danko-Wasagu district. Many residents fled and are still missing. Police have sent troops to the area to prevent further attacks.

The perpetrators are believed to be from a neighboring state. Many gangs terrorize surrounding areas from their hideouts in the vast Rugu forest. Security forces in the north of the country are also embroiled in armed conflict with jihadists and appear powerless to end the violence.

Gangs have also been able to increase their attacks on schools in recent months. They kidnap large groups of students and then make ransom demands. Authorities in the state of Niger announced last week that they are negotiating with criminals who kidnapped 136 children from an Islamic school.

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