162 Dead as Jihadists Kill and Burn Homes in Nigerian Village Attack
February 7, 2026
A brutal attack in a Nigerian village left 162 people dead, with homes burned to ashes. Survivors say gunmen executed residents at close range. The gunmen first sent a letter saying they would come to preach, said village chief Umar Bio Salihu. When no one came, they started shooting around 5pm. "They just came in and started shooting," said Salihu, who lost two sons and had his wife and three daughters kidnapped. The Red Cross confirmed the death toll and said the search for bodies continues. This is one of Nigeria’s deadliest attacks in recent months, leaving the community shattered.
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Nigeria
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Village Attack
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