[DW] Armed gangs, known locally as “bandits,” are a constant threat in northwestern and central Nigeria. They typically raid villages, steal livestock and kidnap residents for ransom.
Nigeria: Armed ‘Bandits’ Kill More Than 20 in Zamfara State
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