2021 Kebbi massacre explained

On 3 June 2021, an armed group attacked eight villages in Kebbi State, northwestern Nigeria, killing at least 90 people. The attack began at 3pm; the bandits, who rode motorcycles, attacked Koro, Kimpi, Gaya, Dimi, Zutu, Rafin Gora and Iguenge villages.^{[1] [2]} The gunmen, from neighbouring Nigerian states Niger and Zamfara, also stole cattle and destroyed crops.^{[1] [3] [4]}

References

1. https://edition.cnn.com/2021/06/06/africa/nigeria-attack-kebbi-state-intl-afr/index.html Attackers kill 88 people in northwestern Nigeria
2. Web site: Gunmen attack villages, kill over 90 in Nigeria . DW . 27 June 2021.
3. Web site: Bandits kill 88 in Kebbi . guardian.ng . 5 June 2021.
4. Web site: Cattle thieves kill 88 in northwest Nigeria massacre. www.theweek.in.