# Armed attackers kill over 20 in northwest Nigeria

More than 20 people were killed by armed assailants in northwest Nigeria. The attack adds to a wave of violence and kidnappings in the region, highlighting persistent insecurity.

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## Sources

### World
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/7/23/armed-attackers-kill-more-than-20-in-northwest-nigeria?traffic_source=rss) — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 03:21:00 +0000