On March 4, 2026 (Wednesday), armed men attacked the village of Ngoshe in Borno state, Nigeria. Many civilians were killed, but the exact number is not known. The attackers struck in the evening while people were breaking their Ramadan fast. They also targeted a nearby military base and a camp for displaced people. Local reports say more than 100 women and children were kidnapped, and several soldiers, the village’s chief cleric, and community elders were killed. The militants controlled the village for two days before the military forced them out using air strikes and ground troops. Residents said the attackers may have taken weapons from the military base, which could help them in future attacks. Ngoshe is a remote village, and this is the first major attack since people returned after being displaced. Borno state has long faced attacks from Boko Haram and ISWAP. Officials are working to rescue the kidnapped and restore security, but the area remains dangerous.

Pray for freedom of movement for all the people in Nigeria, especially women. Pray for improved lives and livelihoods of the people in the nation. Pray for the release and safe return of all the kidnapped victims (The Holy Bible, Psalm 33:20).

Pray for the end of the violent attacks in Nigeria. Pray for peace and justice to prevail in the nation. Pray for the strengthened security system in the country (The Holy Bible, Psalm 44:7).

News Source: BBC

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