Key facts
- At least 30 people were killed in an attack on Naridon village in Nigeria's Kaduna state.
- Eight children were among the victims.
- The attack occurred late Sunday night.
- Authorities have not yet confirmed details of the attack.
- No group has claimed responsibility.
Gunmen attacked Naridon village in northwestern Nigeria's Kaduna state late Sunday, killing at least 30 people, including eight children, residents said. The attackers reportedly opened fire on residents, set houses ablaze, and fled before security forces arrived hours later. The commissioner for home affairs and internal security in Kaduna State stated he had not yet been briefed on the incident. Armed groups, often referred to as 'bandits,' frequently conduct raids and kidnappings in Nigeria's northwest and north-central regions, driven by conflicts over resources. These groups are distinct from the Boko Haram insurgency active in the northeast.