At least 50 people have been killed, and many others kidnapped, after armed men attacked a busy market in Niger State, Nigeria. The attack happened on 03rd January,2026 afternoon at Kasuwan Daji market in Demo village. Police said the attackers, known locally as bandits, arrived on motorcycles and began shooting without warning. They also set market stalls on fire and stole food. Witnesses said there was chaos and fear, and that women and children were also targeted. Many people tried to escape, while others were trapped, and bodies were still being found hours later. This attack is part of a series of violent raids that started on 02nd January,2026 in nearby areas such as Agwarra and Borgu. Local residents said there was no visible security presence during the attacks. Police say they are working to rescue those abducted, but the military has not yet spoken. The violence follows a recent mass kidnapping of schoolchildren in the same state.

Pray for the LORD’S intervention in Nigeria against terrorism and bandits’ attacks on innocent civilians. Pray for an improved security system in the country (The Holy Bible, Psalm 46:9).

Pray for the immediate and unconditional release of all the kidnapped victims in Nigeria. Pray for the LORD’S comfort upon the families of the deceased victims in the market attack. Pray for divine protection upon all the people in Niger state (The Holy Bible, Psalm 57:1).

News Source: Africanews, Reuters, and Aljazeera

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