Nigeria: 20 killed in bandit attack in northeast, criminal gangs add to jihadist insurgency

At least 20 people were killed in an attack by 'bandits' in northeast Nigeria, a region already facing a long-running jihadist insurgency. The attack highlights the growing threat from criminal gangs operating without ideological motives, which are terrorizing rural communities. The incident underscores the complex security environment in the region, with multiple armed groups active.

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