At least 17 people killed by gunmen in northwestern Nigeria (opens original article in a new tab)

Gunmen killed at least 17 farmers and wounded 13 others in an attack in northwestern Nigeria, with no group claiming responsibility and the state government refusing to negotiate with the attackers.

• At least 17 farmers killed and 13 wounded in attack by gunmen in Goron Namaye, Zamfara state, Nigeria
• No group claimed responsibility for the attack, but armed gang attacks have increased in recent months
• Zamfara state government refused to negotiate with gunmen, leading to attack, according to local government chairman
• Gunmen abducted 39 people in nearby community days before the attack