गृहपृष्ठ ∕ International ∕ Suspected bandits kill 23 in north Nigeria attacks International Suspected bandits kill 23 in north Nigeria attacks KathmanduPati February 10, 2021 AGENCY – A total of 23 people were confirmed killed in attacks by gunmen across five local government areas in Nigeria’s northwestern state of Kaduna, an official said Tuesday. The attacks, suspected to have been carried out by bandits, occurred on Monday, Samuel Aruwan, the commissioner for internal security and home affairs in the state, told reporters in the city of Kaduna, the state’s capital. The Nigerian military has commenced an operation to hunt the attackers, the official said. Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna condemned the attacks and called on security agencies to intensify their operations against the rampaging bandits. A series of attacks by armed groups have plagued the northern part of Nigeria in recent months. There have also been recurring incidents of livestock rustling and armed banditry in the region.-(Xinhua) Write your comments RELATED NEWS Sheikh Hasina’s first public appearance since ouster India, China resume Lipulekh trade despite Nepal protest US makes $20,000 visa bond rule permanent for visitors from… Trump pauses Iran strike, cites progress on nuclear deal Nepal PM skips UN, NAM summit meetings Nepal doctor airlifted after hospital attack sparks protests Top Headlines Monsoon is predictable and Nepal’s disaster response should be too1 Before the Ballots: How Oli Lost the Political Narrative2 Balen’s Silence Has Invited Curiosity, Confusion, and Concerns3 Nepal “a Buffer State”: Rethinking foreign policy in relative terms4 Nepal’s Political Renaissance: The rise of the RSP, the re-ordering of the old political order and the political path forward5 Promotion Linked to Future Military Leadership: Major General Magar Could Become Army Chief6 Jagdamba Group Chairman Shankar Agrawal Arrested7 ‘Promotion of Ayurveda, Yoga and meditation along with modern medicine positive’8 TRENDING Pathao, Tootle resume ride sharing services after authorities relax lockdown Impact of Social Media on Nepalese Society Nepal Army initiates investigation into case of financial irregularities by Lieutenant Colonel Janmat Karki Nepal Army’s Brigadier General Bigyan Dev Pandey gets promoted to Major General Bamdev Gautam’s appointment as National Assembly member challenged in Supreme Court Why US Indo-Pacific strategy will fail Empowering the Journey of Digital Nepal Through Connectivity and Data Prime Minister Oli’s confidante Prem Kumar Rai recommended as CIAA Chief Commissioner
