Dozens dead after armed raids in Nigeria

February 27, 2026

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At least 25 people were killed in coordinated attacks on two villages in Adamawa State, Nigeria.
The villages of Kirchinga and Garaha were attacked by gunmen wearing military-style uniforms.
In Kirchinga, 18 bodies were recovered, while seven people were killed in Garaha, including three soldiers.
The attackers also set a local school building ablaze.
Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri denounced the attacks as 'cowardly acts of terrorism' and pledged to restore stability.
The region has seen a surge in raids and kidnappings by armed gangs.
Islamist militant attacks are reportedly rising in border areas linking Niger, Benin, and Nigeria.

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