Nigeria, May 30 -- At least 16 people are feared killed, with several others still missing, after armed bandits attacked Kiliya village near Bagagadi in the Dutsinma Local Government Area of Katsina State on Friday.

The assault occurred shortly after residents performed the Juma'at prayers and were relaxing in the village, exchanging pleasantries in the spirit of the ongoing Sallah celebrations.

A survivor who spoke with journalists described the horror of the attack. According to him, two bandits arrived on a motorcycle first. As panic spread and villagers attempted to flee, the attackers ordered them to stop before opening fire indiscriminately.

"I had just bought a bowl of local drink from a boy after prayers and was sitting with ot...