### [2026-07-21](/feed/2026/07/21/index.md)

##### Nigerian bandit conflict
# A survivor and local official say an armed gang abducted more than 40 people during raids on 11 villages in Maru, Zamfara State, Nigeria, over the weekend. The local government requests additional security forces. 




### Sources:

1. [AFP via NDTV](https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/40-people-kidnapped-by-nigerian-gang-report-11803600)

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