Nigeria Village Attacks: 20 Killed, Police Confirm 3

0:00It's April 8th. This is Canada News today, AI-powered stories from your city. I'm Cory with the story. Gunman launched deadly attacks on two villages in North Central Nigeria, leaving a trail of chaos. Residents report at least 20 people killed, while police confirmed just three deaths, two vigilante members, and a driver from a security team. The attackers rode in on motorbikes during the early morning hours, catching everyone off guard. And when house to house for hours, forcing folks to run for their lives, locals and places like Arena describe the terror, with families scattering to nearby communities for safety. Some are still missing amid the panic. Police in Nigeria state say injuries happen too, but they're sticking to their lower count. This fits Nigeria's bigger security mess with farmer-hunter clashes and bandit groups fueling the fire. As Africa's most populous nation wrestles these non-stop threats, especially of North. The cycle of violence shows no signs of slowing down.