Family of 16 Burned to Death in Attack in Nigerian Village
It was a sad day in Bakali Village in Fatika District in Kaduna State when 16 members of the same family were burnt to death by militants. Witnesses said they were locked in a room before their house was set on fire. It is not clear who carried out the attack.
Kaduna State.
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Nigeria:
Over 100 Bandits Raid Kaduna Village, Burn 16 Members of Family to Death
Vanguard, 12 February 2020
It was a black day in Bakali village of Fatika District in Kaduna state as about 16 members of same family were burnt to death by bandits on Tuesday night. Read more »
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Nigeria:
20 Feared Killed As Bandits Attack Kaduna Community
This Day, 12 February 2020
No fewer than 20 people, including a family of 13, were reportedly killed by bandits in an attack on Bakali village, Fika District of Giwa Local Government Area of Kaduna State. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Bandits Kill 20 in Kaduna Village
Vanguard, 12 February 2020
Over twenty (20) villagers were reportedly killed by bandits who invaded Bakali village, Fika district of Giwa local government area of Kaduna state. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Military Under Scrutiny After Latest Attacks
DW, 12 February 2020
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