26 Dead in Nigeria Easter Attacks, Farmers vs Herders Conflict

0:00On April 6th, at least 26 people died in three brutal attacks over Easter weekend in northern Nigeria. First up, 17 folks lost their lives on Saturday when gunmen hit the Mobulum community in Benoit State Square, West area. That's according to residents, with the state governor confirming the assault happened. Meanwhile, four police officers got killed early Saturday in a fierce shootout at a station in Borno State. The attackers linked to an Islamic State group held out for a while before police pushed back. Then on Sunday, five more died during an Easter service in Arrico Village, Kaduna State. These hits tie into the endless back and forth violence in north central Nigeria. Mostly Muslim Fulani herders clash with Christian farmers over land and grazing rights, and criminal crews stir the pot too. Folks in the area are reeling, especially with rainy season nearing. Prime time for planting crops now feels impossible. Locals call it devastating, wondering how to even farm safely anymore.

1:00Attacks on churches have US figures like former President Trump and some lawmakers crying persecution of Christians, but Nigeria's government shuts. That down hard, denying any genocide label. Troops rushed in during the Kaduna raid after a distress call, stopping gunmen from grabbing 31 hostages. The attackers bolted, leaving blood trails that showed they took heavy losses. Security stays shaky as these cycles grind on. I'm Corey, with the story. That's your US News Today update, AI-powered and always on.