Gunmen attack Kasuwan Daji village in Niger state

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Police said more than 30 people were killed and some were kidnapped in Kasuwan Daji village in Kabe district of Niger state.
Gunmen attack Kasuwan Daji village in Niger state
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Police said more than 30 people were killed when gunmen attacked Kasuwan Daji village in Kabe district of Niger state. Police spokesperson Wasiu Abiodun said some persons were kidnapped and efforts were ongoing to rescue the kidnapped victims. The article says the attackers opened fire, burned homes and the local market, and looted shops for food during the raid on Saturday evening. Residents said the death toll may exceed 40 and many people were missing, including children abducted during the attack.
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Key insights

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    Residents report higher death toll: Residents said the death toll may exceed 40 and many people were still missing.

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    Police report ongoing rescue efforts: Police spokesperson Wasiu Abiodun said efforts were ongoing to rescue the kidnapped victims.

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    Defense minister resignation mentioned: The article says Defense Minister Badaru Abubakar resigned in early December amid the spate of abductions.

Takeaways

Police said more than 30 people were killed and some were kidnapped in an attack on Kasuwan Daji village in Niger state, and rescue efforts were ongoing.

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