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At least 30 people are killed and others kidnapped by armed bandits in a raid on a village market in Borgu,

Nigerian bandit conflict — At least 30 people are killed and others kidnapped by armed bandits in a raid on a village market in Borgu, Niger State, Nigeria. The market was also looted of food before being se

Published January 3, 2026· Updated October 28, 2026·1 min read

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Context: Nigerian bandit conflict.

At least 30 people are killed and others kidnapped by armed bandits in a raid on a village market in Borgu, Niger State, Nigeria. The market was also looted of food before being set on fire. [https://apnews.com/article/nigeria-attack-niger-state-kasuwandaji-village-0af1e084e174c2016f665e0b6988bcee (AP)] [https://punchng.com/updated-30-killed-many-abducted-in-bandit-attack-on-niger-market/?utm_source=auto-read-also&utm_medium=web ( The Punch )]

Event summary via Wikipedia Current Events (2026-01-03).