Nigerian authorities on Sunday said the death toll from attacks by armed groups in northwest Zamfara State this past week has risen to more than 200. Authorities say many more villagers remain unaccounted for. State authorities initially said 58 people were killed but authorities on Saturday said more than 200 bodies were buried and scores of other people were missing. Last week's attacks are among the deadliest seen in the region in years. Authorities say up to 10,000 people were displaced and too afraid to return to their homes.

Source: The North Africa Journal January 09, 2022 18:58 UTC