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Gunmen kill 24 in Nigerian attacks

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: The Hindu

What happened

There has been a recent increase in attacks on communities in the two regions, blamed on gangs engaged in kidnapping for ransom and cattle rustling — locally referred to as bandits, and on jihadist groups…

Key facts

  • Reported by The Hindu and published Mon, 12 Oct 2026 17:00:42 UTC.

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Coverage timeline

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  1. Delta delays debut of Saudi Arabia service until March after Riyadh airport attacks

  2. Nobel Peace Prize winner criticises Trump over 'negative and cruel' attacks

  3. Saudi Energy Minister says attacks testing infrastructure, vows response

  4. FAA warns U.S. airlines of safety risks over Saudi Arabia after attacks

  5. Gunmen kill 24 in Nigerian attacks

  6. Fact check: Viral videos falsely linked to Riyadh airport attacks

  7. Saudi airport stays shut as Houthi attacks kill 20 people in a week

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