At least eight individuals have been confirmed deceased after an armed assault on Nindama village in Kokona Local Government Area of Nasarawa State.
The incident took place in the early hours of October 10, 2025.
Unidentified gunmen stormed the village around 3:30 a.m., firing indiscriminately and resulting in the deaths of eight residents.
“Two other persons sustained critical injuries and are currently receiving treatment, while six others are still missing,” a source told security analyst Zagazola Makama.
He stated that a joint team of security agencies, including the army, police, Department of State Services (DSS), Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), and the Vigilante Group of Nigeria (VGN), visited the site alongside the Executive Chairman of Kokona LGA, Hon. Agbawu M. Agbawu.
According to sources, the bodies have been moved to the mortuary, while efforts continue to find the missing individuals and capture the perpetrators.
Initial investigations, sources noted, suggest that the attack may be linked to an ongoing land dispute in the region.
The security forces reassured residents of increased security patrols and encouraged anyone with valuable information to support the ongoing investigation.
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