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Gunmen kill 30 in Nigeria village attack, eight children dead

Armed attackers stormed Naridon village in Kaduna state, northwestern Nigeria, early Monday, killing at least 30 people and injuring four others, according to village officials. Eight of the dead were children; gunmen shot residents and burned houses during the assault, according to Dogon Rana, secretary to the village head.

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  • โœ“At least 30 people were killed in an armed attack on Naridon village in Kaduna state. (Source: WION, citing village officials)
  • โœ“Eight children were among the dead. (Source: WION, citing Dogon Rana, secretary to village head)
  • โœ“Four people sustained injuries in the attack. (Source: WION, citing village officials)
  • โœ“Gunmen shot randomly and burned houses during the assault. (Source: WION, citing village officials)
  • โœ“The attack occurred early Monday in northwestern Nigeria. (Source: WION)

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  • ~The incident reflects ongoing armed group activity in Nigeria's northwest region. (Source characterization based on reported pattern of raids)
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PublishedJuly 28, 2026 at 10:45 AM PDT

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