India, Jan. 4 -- A deadly night of violence has once again exposed the fragile security situation in northern Nigeria, after heavily armed gunmen stormedKasuwan-Daji village in Niger State, killing at least 30 residents and abducting several others in an attack that left the community shattered and fearful.

The assault, which lasted for hours, destroyed homes, burned markets, and forced survivors to flee, reinforcing growing concerns that rural communities remain dangerously exposed to organized criminal groups.

The attackers arrived in Kasuwan-Daji village in the Borgu local government area on Saturday evening and immediately opened fire on residents, creating panic as people attempted to escape through nearby fields and forests. Armed...