Nigeria Attack: At least 50 killed, several abducted in Zamfara state

Last updated: 2026/02/22 at 12:02 AM

Dusmanta Behera - Editor-in-Chief

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At least 50 people were killed, with several women and children abducted, after armed men attacked a village in Nigeria’s northwestern Zamfara state.

There has been a surge in attacks blamed on ‘bandits’, involving deadly assaults, kidnappings for ransom and mass displacement across northern Nigeria.

Safety & security remain a pressing concern in Nigeria, piling pressure on the government to restore stability.

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Dusmanta Behera's pioneering experience of 26 years includes key roles at News Today Pvt Ltd, ETV Networks, Lok Sabha TV. Rajya Sabha TV, and Sansad TV. As an accredited Video Journalist for more than 15 years under MI&B, Government of India covered State Visits of Prime Minister and Vice President. Valuable Contributions include Series on "National Security" and Chamber Telecast. Key interest remains in Documentaries on Armed Forces and Travelogues.