Afghanistan, Jan. 5 -- At least 30 people were killed when armed attackers stormed a busy market in northern Nigeria, torching stalls, looting food and abducting civilians, authorities said.
At least 30 people were killed when armed attackers stormed the Kasuwan Daji market, underscoring persistent insecurity in parts of Nigeria.
Reuters said the assailants entered the market, setting stalls ablaze, looting food supplies and spreading panic among traders and shoppers.
According to the report, several people were also abducted during the attack, with local authorities and community groups continuing efforts to locate and rescue those taken.
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu said he had ordered security agencies to identify and punish those ...