At least 17 people killed by gunmen in northwestern Nigeria - WTOP News

Published
June 13, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Abuja, District of Columbia
fields in northwestern Nigeria (near Maradun forest/Magamin Diddi area)
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Incident type
Shooting

Summary

Shooting Abuja District Of Columbia in Abuja, District of Columbia: Gunmen attacked farmers in northwestern Nigeria on Saturday, killing at least 17 people and wounding at least 13 others. The attack occurred while the victims were working in their fields near the Maradun forest/Magamin Diddi area. According to a local official, the incident followed the Zamfara state government's refusal to negotiate with the gunmen.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
N/A At-fault party

Original reporting

At least 17 people killed by gunmen in northwestern Nigeria - WTOP News

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