On January 7, local time, the reporter learned that on the evening of the 5th, a small town in Zamfara state in northwestern Nigeria was attacked by bandits, and at least 46 people were kidnapped, including women and children. Local residents said that the attack occurred at around 10 p.m. on the 5th. Dozens of militants on motorcycles launched heavy fire on residential areas and set fire to several houses.

On January 7, local time, the reporter learned that on the evening of the 5th, a small town in Zamfara state in northwestern Nigeria was attacked by bandits, and at least 46 people were kidnapped, including women and children. Local residents said that the attack occurred at around 10 p.m. on the 5th. Dozens of militants on motorcycles launched heavy fire on residential areas and set fire to several houses.