Nigeria, Jan. 9 -- The Jama'atu Nasril Islam (JNI), led by the Sultan of Sokoto, Sa'ad Abubakar, has condemned the recent massacre of villagers at a market in Kasuwar Daji, a community located in the Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State.

The attack, which occurred on 3 January was reportedly carried out by terrorists suspected to be members of the Sadiku-led Boko Haram faction. During the raid, at least 35 people were killed and an unspecified number of others-mostly women and children-were abducted.

According to residents, the attackers displayed extreme brutality. Many dead victims were found with their hands tied behind their backs. Before retreating, the terrorists set fire to numerous homes and the village market.

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