Twelve family members killed in arson attack by gunmen in northern Nigeria

HighEventMaradun, Nigeria
Satellite map of Maradun, Nigeria

Armed bandits attacked a village in Zamfara state in northern Nigeria and set fire to a house where a family was sheltering. Twelve family members died from heat and suffocation, and the gunmen kidnapped seven other residents.

Published
8 Nov 2026 · 23:30 UTC
Severity
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Source: sana.sy

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